HeyRuaHow to say “Iraqi” in Irish
- Irish:
- Iarácach
- English:
- Iraqi
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-aw-kukh” /ˈiəɾˠaːkəx/
- Plural:
- Iarácaigh (Iraqis)
- Genitive singular:
- Iarácaigh, an Iarácaigh (e.g. teach an Iarácaigh, the Iraqi's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Iarácach, na nIarácach (e.g. cearta na nIarácach, the rights of Iraqis)
What does “Iarácach” mean?
- Iraqi
- A person who comes from Iraq or is a citizen of Iraq.Also: Iraqi person, native of Iraq, citizen of Iraq.
“Iarácach” with the article
The plural of Iraqi in Irish is Iarácaigh. Here is Iarácach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarácach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Iarácach, the Irish word for Iraqi.
Other nouns in Irish
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Iraqi in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Iraqi?
The Irish for Iraqi is Iarácach (pronounced “EER-aw-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Iarácaigh.
How do you pronounce Iarácach in Irish?
Iarácach is said like “EER-aw-kukh” (IPA /ˈiəɾˠaːkəx/).
What is the plural of Iraqi in Irish?
The plural of Iarácach is Iarácaigh; with the article, na hIarácaigh means “the Iraqis”. The genitive plural is Iarácach, as in cearta na nIarácach (the rights of Iraqis).
Why does Iarácach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIarácach (the Iraqi), a hIarácach (her Iraqi), a nIarácach (their Iraqi), na hIarácaigh (the Iraqis).
How do I say 'Iraqi' as an adjective in Irish?
The adjective is 'Iarácach' too, as in 'bia Iarácach' (Iraqi food); the country itself is 'an Iaráic'.
Is 'Iarácach' the same as 'Iaránach'?
No: 'Iarácach' is an Iraqi, from 'an Iaráic', while 'Iaránach' is an Iranian, from 'an Iaráin'.
