HeyRuaHow to say “islander” in Irish
- Irish:
- oileánrach
- English:
- islander, archipelago
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-awn-rukh” /ˈɛlʲaːnˠɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- oileánraigh (islanders)
- Genitive singular:
- oileánraigh, an oileánraigh (e.g. teach an oileánraigh, the islander's house)
- Genitive plural:
- oileánrach, na n-oileánrach (e.g. saol na n-oileánrach, the life of the islanders)
What does “oileánrach” mean?
“Oileánrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- islander
- A person who lives on an island or was born on one.Also: island dweller, island person.
1 other meaning: archipelago
- 2archipelago
- A group of islands lying close together in the sea.Also: group of islands, island group.
Other Irish words for islander: oileánach (islander)
“Oileánrach” with the article
The plural of islander in Irish is oileánraigh. Here is oileánrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oileánrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oileánrach, the Irish word for islander.
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Islander in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for islander?
The Irish for islander is oileánrach (pronounced “IL-awn-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oileánraigh. Depending on context it can also mean archipelago.
How do you pronounce oileánrach in Irish?
Oileánrach is said like “IL-awn-rukh” (IPA /ˈɛlʲaːnˠɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of islander in Irish?
The plural of oileánrach is oileánraigh; with the article, na hoileánraigh means “the islanders”. The genitive plural is oileánrach, as in saol na n-oileánrach (the life of the islanders).
Does oileánrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oileánrach can mean islander or archipelago, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oileánrach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oileánrach (the islander), a hoileánrach (her islander), a n-oileánrach (their islander), na hoileánraigh (the islanders).
Does 'oileánrach' mean islander or archipelago?
Its main standard sense is 'islander', and it can also mean 'archipelago'. For archipelago, 'oileánrach' is used in the dictionaries, but 'grúpa oileán' is a plainer alternative.
Is there another word for islander?
Yes, 'oileánach' is also common for an islander, especially in speech and literature such as 'An tOileánach'.
