HeyRuaHow to say “Libyan” in Irish
- Irish:
- Libiach
- English:
- Libyan
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LIB-ee-ukh” /ˈlʲɪbʲiəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- Libiaigh (Libyans)
- Genitive singular:
- Libiaigh, an Libiaigh (e.g. teach an Libiaigh, the Libyan's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Libiach, na Libiach (e.g. cearta na Libiach, the rights of Libyans)
What does “Libiach” mean?
- Libyan
- A person from Libya, or a person of Libyan descent.Also: Libyan person, native of Libya.
“Libiach” with the article
The plural of Libyan in Irish is Libiaigh. Here is Libiach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an Libiach
the Libyan
No change after an
na Libiaigh
the Libyans
Plural: no change after na
“Libiach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Libiach, the Irish word for Libyan.
Is Libiach é m'fhear céile.
My husband is Libyan.
Bhuail mé le Libiach sa choláiste.
I met a Libyan at college.
Tá an Libiach ag obair san ospidéal.
The Libyan is working in the hospital.
Labhair mé le cara an Libiaigh inné.
I spoke to the Libyan's friend yesterday.
Tá go leor Libiach ina gcónaí i Londain.
Many Libyans live in London.
D'fhill na Libiaigh abhaile tar éis an chogaidh.
The Libyans returned home after the war.
Bhí beirt Libiach ar an bhfoireann.
There were two Libyans on the team.
Other nouns in Irish
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Libyan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Libyan?
The Irish for Libyan is Libiach (pronounced “LIB-ee-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Libiaigh.
How do you pronounce Libiach in Irish?
Libiach is said like “LIB-ee-ukh” (IPA /ˈlʲɪbʲiəx/).
What is the plural of Libyan in Irish?
The plural of Libiach is Libiaigh; with the article, na Libiaigh means “the Libyans”. The genitive plural is Libiach, as in cearta na Libiach (the rights of Libyans).
How do I say 'Libya' and 'Libyan' as an adjective?
The country is an Libia, and the adjective is also Libiach, as in an rialtas Libiach (the Libyan government).
