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Indonesian in Irish (Indinéiseach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for Indonesian is Indinéiseach, a masculine noun (plural Indinéisigh).
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How to say “Indonesian” in Irish

Irish:
Indinéiseach
English:
Indonesian
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“IN-din-ay-shukh”  /ˈɪn̠ʲdʲɪn̠ʲeːʃəx/
Various forms
Plural:
Indinéisigh (Indonesians)
Genitive singular:
Indinéisigh, an Indinéisigh (e.g. pas an Indinéisigh, the Indonesian's passport)
Genitive plural:
Indinéiseach, na nIndinéiseach (e.g. cultúr na nIndinéiseach, the culture of the Indonesians)

What does “Indinéiseach” mean?

Indonesian
A person who comes from Indonesia or is a citizen of Indonesia.Also: Indonesian person, native of Indonesia, Indonesian citizen.

“Indinéiseach” with the article

The plural of Indonesian in Irish is Indinéisigh. Here is Indinéiseach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tIndinéiseach
the Indonesian
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na hIndinéisigh
the Indonesians
Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Indinéiseach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Indinéiseach, the Irish word for Indonesian.

Is Indinéiseach é mo chomharsa nua.
My new neighbour is Indonesian.
Bhuail mé le hIndinéiseach in Áth Cliath inné.
I met an Indonesian in Dublin yesterday.
Labhair an tIndinéiseach faoina thír dhúchais.
The Indonesian spoke about his native country.
Tá a lán Indinéiseach ag obair ar na báid.
Lots of Indonesians are working on the boats.
Bhí na hIndinéisigh an-chairdiúil linn.
The Indonesians were very friendly to us.
Ba é teach an Indinéisigh an ceann ba ghaire.
The Indonesian's house was the nearest one.
Tá beirt Indinéiseach sa rang Gaeilge.
There are two Indonesians in the Irish class.

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Indonesian in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Indonesian?

The Irish for Indonesian is Indinéiseach (pronounced “IN-din-ay-shukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Indinéisigh.

How do you pronounce Indinéiseach in Irish?

Indinéiseach is said like “IN-din-ay-shukh” (IPA /ˈɪn̠ʲdʲɪn̠ʲeːʃəx/).

What is the plural of Indonesian in Irish?

The plural of Indinéiseach is Indinéisigh; with the article, na hIndinéisigh means “the Indonesians”. The genitive plural is Indinéiseach, as in cultúr na nIndinéiseach (the culture of the Indonesians).

Why does Indinéiseach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIndinéiseach (the Indonesian), a hIndinéiseach (her Indonesian), a nIndinéiseach (their Indonesian), na hIndinéisigh (the Indonesians).

How do I say Indonesia and the Indonesian language?

The country is an Indinéis, and the language is usually called Indinéisis; Indinéiseach is the person, and also the adjective.

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