HeyRuaHow to say “Hungarian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ungárach
- English:
- Hungarian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “UNG-gaw-rukh” /ˈʊŋɡaːɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- Ungáraigh (Hungarians)
- Genitive singular:
- Ungáraigh, an Ungáraigh (e.g. teach an Ungáraigh, the Hungarian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Ungárach, na nUngárach (e.g. teanga na nUngárach, the language of the Hungarians)
What does “Ungárach” mean?
- Hungarian
- A person from Hungary, or a person of Hungarian descent.Also: Hungarian person, native of Hungary, Magyar.
“Ungárach” with the article
The plural of Hungarian in Irish is Ungáraigh. Here is Ungárach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ungárach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ungárach, the Irish word for Hungarian.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Hungarian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Hungarian?
The Irish for Hungarian is Ungárach (pronounced “UNG-gaw-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ungáraigh.
How do you pronounce Ungárach in Irish?
Ungárach is said like “UNG-gaw-rukh” (IPA /ˈʊŋɡaːɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of Hungarian in Irish?
The plural of Ungárach is Ungáraigh; with the article, na hUngáraigh means “the Hungarians”. The genitive plural is Ungárach, as in teanga na nUngárach (the language of the Hungarians).
Why does Ungárach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tUngárach (the Hungarian), a hUngárach (her Hungarian), a nUngárach (their Hungarian), na hUngáraigh (the Hungarians).
How do I say Hungary and the Hungarian language?
The country is an Ungáir and the language is Ungáiris; Ungárach is a Hungarian person, and also the adjective 'Hungarian'.
Is Ungárach also an adjective?
Yes, as an adjective it means Hungarian, for example bia Ungárach, 'Hungarian food'.
