HeyRuaHow to say “Hebrew” in Irish
- Irish:
- Eabhrais
- English:
- Hebrew
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OW-rish” /ˈəuɾˠəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Eabhraise, na hEabhraise (e.g. foclóir Eabhraise, a Hebrew dictionary)
What does “Eabhrais” mean?
- Hebrew
- The Hebrew language, the language of the Jewish scriptures and of modern Israel.Also: Hebrew language, Modern Hebrew, biblical Hebrew.
“Eabhrais” with the article
Here is Eabhrais after the article (an t-alt).
an Eabhrais
the Hebrew
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Eabhrais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Eabhrais, the Irish word for Hebrew.
Tá Eabhrais á foghlaim aici in Iosrael.
She is learning Hebrew in Israel.
Labhraíonn sé Eabhrais go líofa.
He speaks Hebrew fluently.
Scríobhadh an Sean-Tiomna in Eabhrais den chuid is mó.
The Old Testament was written mostly in Hebrew.
Is í an Eabhrais teanga oifigiúil Iosrael.
Hebrew is the official language of Israel.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Eabhraise inné.
I bought a Hebrew grammar book yesterday.
Scríobhtar an Eabhrais ó dheis go clé.
Hebrew is written from right to left.
Tá rang Eabhraise againn gach Máirt.
We have a Hebrew class every Tuesday.
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 Eabhrais (pronounced “OW-rish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Eabhrais in Irish?
Eabhrais is said like “OW-rish” (IPA /ˈəuɾˠəʃ/).
Does Eabhrais have a plural?
No. Eabhrais is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Eabhrais sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Eabhrais (the Hebrew), a hEabhrais (her Hebrew), a nEabhrais (their Hebrew).
Is 'Eabhrais' written with a capital letter?
Yes, names of languages such as Eabhrais, Gaeilge and Araibis take a capital letter in Irish.
What is the word for a Hebrew person or the adjective Hebrew?
An Eabhrach is a Hebrew person, and the adjective is Eabhrach, as in 'an aibítir Eabhrach' (the Hebrew alphabet).
