HeyRuaHow to say “Hindu” in Irish
- Irish:
- Hiondúch
- English:
- Hindu
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “HIN-doo-ukh” /ˈhʲɪn̪ˠuːəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- Hiondúigh (Hindus)
- Genitive singular:
- Hiondúigh, an Hiondúigh (e.g. teach an Hiondúigh, the Hindu's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Hiondúch, na Hiondúch (e.g. féile na Hiondúch, festival of the Hindus)
What does “Hiondúch” mean?
- Hindu
- A person who follows Hinduism, the main religion of India.Also: Hindu person, follower of Hinduism.
“Hiondúch” with the article
The plural of Hindu in Irish is Hiondúigh. Here is Hiondúch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an Hiondúch
the Hindu
No change after an
na Hiondúigh
the Hindus
Plural: no change after na
“Hiondúch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Hiondúch, the Irish word for Hindu.
Is Hiondúch é mo chara Raj.
My friend Raj is a Hindu.
Tá an Hiondúch ag guí sa teampall.
The Hindu is praying in the temple.
Tá go leor Hiondúch ina gcónaí san India.
Many Hindus live in India.
Ní itheann na Hiondúigh mairteoil de ghnáth.
Hindus usually don't eat beef.
Bhuail mé le Hiondúch ar an traein inné.
I met a Hindu on the train yesterday.
Is féile mhór na Hiondúch í Diwali.
Diwali is a big Hindu festival.
Labhair an Hiondúch faoina chreideamh linn.
The Hindu spoke to us about his faith.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hindu in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Hindu?
The Irish for Hindu is Hiondúch (pronounced “HIN-doo-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Hiondúigh.
How do you pronounce Hiondúch in Irish?
Hiondúch is said like “HIN-doo-ukh” (IPA /ˈhʲɪn̪ˠuːəx/).
What is the plural of Hindu in Irish?
The plural of Hiondúch is Hiondúigh; with the article, na Hiondúigh means “the Hindus”. The genitive plural is Hiondúch, as in féile na Hiondúch (festival of the Hindus).
What is the word for the religion itself?
The religion is 'Hiondúchas', while 'Hiondúch' is a follower of it.
