HeyRuaHow to say “Hungarian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ungáiris
- English:
- Hungarian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “UNG-gaw-rish” /ˈʊŋɡaːɾʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ungáirise, na hUngáirise (e.g. foclóir Ungáirise, a Hungarian dictionary)
What does “Ungáiris” mean?
- Hungarian
- The Hungarian language, the official language of Hungary.Also: Hungarian language, Magyar.
Other Irish words for Hungarian: Ungárach (Hungarian)
“Ungáiris” with the article
Here is Ungáiris after the article (an t-alt).
an Ungáiris
the Hungarian
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ungáiris” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ungáiris, the Irish word for Hungarian.
Tá Ungáiris ag mo sheanmháthair.
My grandmother speaks Hungarian.
Is teanga dheacair í an Ungáiris.
Hungarian is a difficult language.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Ungáirise inné.
I bought a Hungarian grammar book yesterday.
An bhfuil aon Ungáiris agat?
Do you speak any Hungarian?
Scríobhadh an litir in Ungáiris.
The letter was written in Hungarian.
Tá sí ag foghlaim Ungáirise i mBúdaipeist.
She is learning Hungarian in Budapest.
Níl an Ungáiris gaolmhar leis an nGearmáinis.
Hungarian is not related to German.
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 Ungáiris (pronounced “UNG-gaw-rish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Ungáiris in Irish?
Ungáiris is said like “UNG-gaw-rish” (IPA /ˈʊŋɡaːɾʲɪʃ/).
Does Ungáiris have a plural?
No. Ungáiris is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Ungáiris sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Ungáiris (the Hungarian), a hUngáiris (her Hungarian), a nUngáiris (their Hungarian).
What is the difference between Ungáiris and an Ungáir?
Ungáiris is the Hungarian language, while an Ungáir is the country Hungary. A Hungarian person is Ungárach.
