HeyRuaHow to say “Nepal” in Irish
- Irish:
- Neipeal
- English:
- Nepal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “NEP-ul” /ˈnʲɛpʲəl/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Neipeal (e.g. príomhchathair Neipeal, the capital of Nepal)
What does “Neipeal” mean?
- Nepal
- Nepal is a country in South Asia in the Himalayas, between China and India.Also: nepalese, himalayan country.
“Neipeal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Neipeal, the Irish word for Nepal.
Tá Neipeal idir an tSín agus an India.
Nepal lies between China and India.
Chuaigh mo dheartháir go Neipeal anuraidh.
My brother went to Nepal last year.
Tá Sliabh Everest i Neipeal.
Mount Everest is in Nepal.
Is é Kathmandu príomhchathair Neipeal.
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal.
Ba mhaith liom cuairt a thabhairt ar Neipeal.
I would like to visit Nepal.
Tá sléibhte arda ar fud Neipeal.
There are high mountains all over Nepal.
Tháinig sí abhaile ó Neipeal inné.
She came home from Nepal yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Nepal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Nepal?
The Irish for Nepal is Neipeal (pronounced “NEP-ul”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Neipeal in Irish?
Neipeal is said like “NEP-ul” (IPA /ˈnʲɛpʲəl/).
Does Neipeal have a plural?
No. Neipeal is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Does Neipeal take the article like an Fhrainc or an India?
No, Neipeal is normally used without the article: i Neipeal, 'in Nepal', go Neipeal, 'to Nepal'.
How do I say Nepalese in Irish?
The adjective is Neipealach, as in muintir Neipeal or duine Neipealach, 'a Nepalese person'.
