HeyRuaHow to say “Muslim” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ioslamach
- English:
- Muslim
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IS-luh-mukh” /ˈɪsləməx/
- Plural:
- Ioslamaigh (Muslims)
- Genitive singular:
- Ioslamaigh, an Ioslamaigh (e.g. creideamh an Ioslamaigh, the faith of the Islamite)
- Genitive plural:
- Ioslamach, na nIoslamach (e.g. paidreacha na nIoslamach, the prayers of the Islamites)
What does “Ioslamach” mean?
- Muslim
- A person who follows the religion of Islam; a member of the Islamic faith.Also: follower of Islam, moslem person, Islamic believer.
Other Irish words for Muslim: Moslamach (Muslim)
“Ioslamach” with the article
The plural of Muslim in Irish is Ioslamaigh. Here is Ioslamach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ioslamach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ioslamach, the Irish word for Muslim.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Muslim in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Muslim?
The Irish for Muslim is Ioslamach (pronounced “IS-luh-mukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ioslamaigh.
How do you pronounce Ioslamach in Irish?
Ioslamach is said like “IS-luh-mukh” (IPA /ˈɪsləməx/).
What is the plural of Muslim in Irish?
The plural of Ioslamach is Ioslamaigh; with the article, na hIoslamaigh means “the Muslims”. The genitive plural is Ioslamach, as in paidreacha na nIoslamach (the prayers of the Islamites).
Does Ioslamach have more than one meaning?
Ioslamach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Muslim.
Why does Ioslamach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIoslamach (the Muslim), a hIoslamach (her Muslim), a nIoslamach (their Muslim), na hIoslamaigh (the Muslims).
Is there another Irish word for a follower of Islam?
Yes, Moslamach is also used for a Muslim person, and Ioslamach is the form linked to Ioslam, Islam.
