HeyRuaHow to say “Israeli” in Irish
- Irish:
- Iosraelach
- English:
- Israeli, Israelite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IS-ray-uh-lukh” /ˈɪsˠɾˠeːlˠəx/
- Plural:
- Iosraelaigh (Israelis)
- Genitive singular:
- Iosraelaigh, an Iosraelaigh (e.g. pas an Iosraelaigh, the Israeli's passport)
- Genitive plural:
- Iosraelach, na nIosraelach (e.g. cearta na nIosraelach, the rights of the Israelis)
What does “Iosraelach” mean?
“Iosraelach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Israeli
- A person who comes from Israel or is a citizen of Israel.Also: Israeli person, Israeli citizen.
1 other meaning: Israelite
- 2Israelite
- A member of the ancient people of Israel described in the Bible.Also: Hebrew, child of Israel.
“Iosraelach” with the article
The plural of Israeli in Irish is Iosraelaigh. Here is Iosraelach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iosraelach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Iosraelach, the Irish word for Israeli.
Other nouns in Irish
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Israeli in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Israeli?
The Irish for Israeli is Iosraelach (pronounced “IS-ray-uh-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Iosraelaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Israelite.
How do you pronounce Iosraelach in Irish?
Iosraelach is said like “IS-ray-uh-lukh” (IPA /ˈɪsˠɾˠeːlˠəx/).
What is the plural of Israeli in Irish?
The plural of Iosraelach is Iosraelaigh; with the article, na hIosraelaigh means “the Israelis”. The genitive plural is Iosraelach, as in cearta na nIosraelach (the rights of the Israelis).
Does Iosraelach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iosraelach can mean Israeli or Israelite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does Iosraelach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIosraelach (the Israeli), a hIosraelach (her Israeli), a nIosraelach (their Israeli), na hIosraelaigh (the Israelis).
Is 'Iosraelach' the same as 'Giúdach'?
No. 'Iosraelach' refers to nationality or citizenship of Israel, while 'Giúdach' means a Jewish person by religion or heritage.
Can 'Iosraelach' be used as an adjective?
Yes, it is also the adjective 'Israeli', as in 'an rialtas Iosraelach', the Israeli government.
