HeyRuaHow to say “Hebrew” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eabhrach
- English:
- Hebrew
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-ruhkh” /ˈəuɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- Eabhraigh (Hebrews)
- Genitive singular:
- Eabhraigh, an Eabhraigh (e.g. teanga an Eabhraigh, the language of the Hebrew)
- Genitive plural:
- Eabhrach, na nEabhrach (e.g. stair na nEabhrach, the history of the Hebrews)
What does “Eabhrach” mean?
- Hebrew
- A Hebrew person, a member of the ancient Israelite people; also used for a Jew.Also: Hebrew person, Israelite, Jew.
“Eabhrach” with the article
The plural of Hebrew in Irish is Eabhraigh. Here is Eabhrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eabhrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eabhrach, the Irish word for Hebrew.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hebrew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Hebrew?
The Irish for Hebrew is Eabhrach (pronounced “OW-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Eabhraigh.
How do you pronounce Eabhrach in Irish?
Eabhrach is said like “OW-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈəuɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of Hebrew in Irish?
The plural of Eabhrach is Eabhraigh; with the article, na hEabhraigh means “the Hebrews”. The genitive plural is Eabhrach, as in stair na nEabhrach (the history of the Hebrews).
Why does Eabhrach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tEabhrach (the Hebrew), a hEabhrach (her Hebrew), a nEabhrach (their Hebrew), na hEabhraigh (the Hebrews).
What is the difference between Eabhrach and Eabhrais?
Eabhrach is a Hebrew person, while Eabhrais is the Hebrew language.
