HeyRuaHow to say “Modern Irish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Nua-Ghaeilge
- English:
- Modern Irish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “noo-uh-GHAY-lig-uh” /ˌn̪ˠuə ˈɣeːlʲɟə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Nua-Ghaeilge, na Nua-Ghaeilge (e.g. stair na Nua-Ghaeilge, the history of Modern Irish)
What does “Nua-Ghaeilge” mean?
- Modern Irish
- The Irish language in its modern form, from about 1200 onwards, as distinct from Old and Middle Irish.Also: New Irish, Modern Gaelic.
“Nua-Ghaeilge” with the article
Here is Nua-Ghaeilge after the article (an t-alt).
an Nua-Ghaeilge
the Modern Irish
No change after an
“Nua-Ghaeilge” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Nua-Ghaeilge, the Irish word for Modern Irish.
Is í an Nua-Ghaeilge a labhraítear inniu.
Modern Irish is what is spoken today.
Tá an Nua-Ghaeilge an-difriúil ón tSean-Ghaeilge.
Modern Irish is very different from Old Irish.
Rinne sí staidéar ar litríocht na Nua-Ghaeilge.
She studied Modern Irish literature.
Tá an dán scríofa i Nua-Ghaeilge Mhoch.
The poem is written in Early Modern Irish.
Is léachtóir le Nua-Ghaeilge é ar an ollscoil.
He is a lecturer in Modern Irish at the university.
Tá cúrsa Nua-Ghaeilge á dhéanamh agam i mbliana.
I'm doing a Modern Irish course this year.
Thosaigh tréimhse na Nua-Ghaeilge timpeall 1200.
The Modern Irish period began around 1200.
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Modern Irish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Modern Irish?
The Irish for Modern Irish is Nua-Ghaeilge (pronounced “noo-uh-GHAY-lig-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Nua-Ghaeilge in Irish?
Nua-Ghaeilge is said like “noo-uh-GHAY-lig-uh” (IPA /ˌn̪ˠuə ˈɣeːlʲɟə/).
Does Nua-Ghaeilge have a plural?
No. Nua-Ghaeilge is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How does Nua-Ghaeilge differ from Gaeilge?
Gaeilge is the general word for Irish, while Nua-Ghaeilge refers specifically to the modern period of the language, contrasted with Sean-Ghaeilge (Old Irish) and Meán-Ghaeilge (Middle Irish).
