HeyRuaHow to say “Irishman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Éireannach
- English:
- Irishman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ruh-nukh” /ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Éireannaigh (Irishmen)
- Genitive singular:
- Éireannaigh, an Éireannaigh (e.g. teach an Éireannaigh, the Irishman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Éireannach, na nÉireannach (e.g. stair na nÉireannach, the history of the Irish)
What does “Éireannach” mean?
- Irishman
- A person who comes from Ireland or is of Irish nationality, male or female.Also: irishwoman, Irish person, native of Ireland, the Irish.
“Éireannach” with the article
The plural of Irishman in Irish is Éireannaigh. Here is Éireannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éireannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Éireannach, the Irish word for Irishman.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Irishman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Irishman?
The Irish for Irishman is Éireannach (pronounced “AY-ruh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Éireannaigh.
How do you pronounce Éireannach in Irish?
Éireannach is said like “AY-ruh-nukh” (IPA /ˈeːɾʲən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Irishman in Irish?
The plural of Éireannach is Éireannaigh; with the article, na hÉireannaigh means “the Irishmen”. The genitive plural is Éireannach, as in stair na nÉireannach (the history of the Irish).
Does Éireannach have more than one meaning?
Éireannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Irish.
Why does Éireannach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tÉireannach (the Irishman), a hÉireannach (her Irishman), a nÉireannach (their Irishman), na hÉireannaigh (the Irishmen).
How do I say 'I am Irish' in Irish?
Use the copula with the noun: 'Is Éireannach mé', or 'Táim i m'Éireannach'.
Is 'Éireannach' only for men?
No, 'Éireannach' is used for any Irish person; 'Éireannach mná' or simply 'Éireannach' covers a woman too.
