HeyRuaHow to say “Italian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Iodálach
- English:
- Italian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IH-daw-lukh” /ˈɪd̪ˠaːl̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Iodálaigh (Italians)
- Genitive singular:
- Iodálaigh, an Iodálaigh (e.g. teach an Iodálaigh, the Italian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Iodálach, na nIodálach (e.g. teanga na nIodálach, the language of the Italians)
What does “Iodálach” mean?
- Italian
- A person from Italy or of Italian descent.Also: Italian person, native of Italy.
Other Irish words for Italian: Iodáilis (Italian)
“Iodálach” with the article
The plural of Italian in Irish is Iodálaigh. Here is Iodálach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iodálach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Iodálach, the Irish word for Italian.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Italian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Italian?
The Irish for Italian is Iodálach (pronounced “IH-daw-lukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Iodálaigh.
How do you pronounce Iodálach in Irish?
Iodálach is said like “IH-daw-lukh” (IPA /ˈɪd̪ˠaːl̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Italian in Irish?
The plural of Iodálach is Iodálaigh; with the article, na hIodálaigh means “the Italians”. The genitive plural is Iodálach, as in teanga na nIodálach (the language of the Italians).
Why does Iodálach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIodálach (the Italian), a hIodálach (her Italian), a nIodálach (their Italian), na hIodálaigh (the Italians).
Is Iodálach also an adjective?
Yes, Iodálach also means 'Italian' as an adjective, as in bia Iodálach 'Italian food'. The Italian language is Iodáilis and the country is an Iodáil.
