HeyRuaHow to say “modern language” in Irish
- Irish:
- nuatheanga
- English:
- modern language
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOO-uh-hang-uh” /ˈn̪ˠuəˌhaŋɡə/
- Plural:
- nuatheangacha (modern languages)
- Genitive singular:
- nuatheanga, na nuatheanga (e.g. múinteoir nuatheanga, modern language teacher)
- Genitive plural:
- nuatheangacha, na nuatheangacha (e.g. roinn na nuatheangacha, the department of modern languages)
What does “nuatheanga” mean?
- modern language
- A language spoken today, especially one studied at school or university, such as French, German or Spanish.Also: modern foreign language, living language.
“Nuatheanga” with the article
The plural of modern language in Irish is nuatheangacha. Here is nuatheanga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nuatheanga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using nuatheanga, the Irish word for modern language.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Modern language in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for modern language?
The Irish for modern language is nuatheanga (pronounced “NOO-uh-hang-uh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is nuatheangacha.
How do you pronounce nuatheanga in Irish?
Nuatheanga is said like “NOO-uh-hang-uh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠuəˌhaŋɡə/).
What is the plural of modern language in Irish?
The plural of nuatheanga is nuatheangacha; with the article, na nuatheangacha means “the modern languages”. The genitive plural is nuatheangacha, as in roinn na nuatheangacha (the department of modern languages).
How do I say 'modern languages' as a school subject?
Use the plural 'nuatheangacha', for example 'Roinn na Nuatheangacha' for the modern languages department.
