HeyRuaHow to say “Malay” in Irish
- Irish:
- Malaeis
- English:
- Malay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAL-ay-ish” /ˈmˠalˠeːɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Malaeise, na Malaeise (e.g. foclóir Malaeise, a Malay dictionary)
What does “Malaeis” mean?
- Malay
- The Malay language, spoken in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Indonesia.Also: Malay language, bahasa melayu.
“Malaeis” with the article
Here is Malaeis after the article (an t-alt).
an Mhalaeis
the Malay
Lenition: M becomes Mh after an (feminine noun)
“Malaeis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Malaeis, the Irish word for Malay.
Labhraíonn sí Malaeis go líofa.
She speaks Malay fluently.
Tá an Mhalaeis cosúil leis an Indinéisis.
Malay is similar to Indonesian.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar gramadaí Malaeise.
I bought a Malay grammar book.
Ba mhaith liom Malaeis a fhoghlaim.
I would like to learn Malay.
Scríobhadh an litir i Malaeis.
The letter was written in Malay.
Níl focal Malaeise agam.
I don't have a word of Malay.
Is í an Mhalaeis teanga oifigiúil na Malaeisia.
Malay is the official language of Malaysia.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Malay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Malay?
The Irish for Malay is Malaeis (pronounced “MAL-ay-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Malaeis in Irish?
Malaeis is said like “MAL-ay-ish” (IPA /ˈmˠalˠeːɪʃ/).
Does Malaeis have a plural?
No. Malaeis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Malaeis change to Mhalaeis?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Mhalaeis. After ár (our) it stays ár Malaeis, because m does not take eclipsis.
Does Malaeis mean the country or the language?
Malaeis is the language, Malay; the country Malaysia is an Mhalaeisia.
