HeyRuaHow to say “New Zealander” in Irish
- Irish:
- Nua-Shéalannach
- English:
- New Zealander
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “noo-uh-HAY-luh-nukh” /ˌn̪ˠuə ˈheːl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Nua-Shéalannaigh (New Zealanders)
- Genitive singular:
- Nua-Shéalannaigh, an Nua-Shéalannaigh (e.g. teach an Nua-Shéalannaigh, the New Zealander's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Nua-Shéalannach, na Nua-Shéalannach (e.g. foireann na Nua-Shéalannach, the New Zealanders' team)
What does “Nua-Shéalannach” mean?
- New Zealander
- A person who comes from New Zealand or whose family is from there.Also: kiwi, person from New Zealand.
“Nua-Shéalannach” with the article
The plural of New Zealander in Irish is Nua-Shéalannaigh. Here is Nua-Shéalannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nua-Shéalannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Nua-Shéalannach, the Irish word for New Zealander.
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New Zealander in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for New Zealander?
The Irish for New Zealander is Nua-Shéalannach (pronounced “noo-uh-HAY-luh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Nua-Shéalannaigh.
How do you pronounce Nua-Shéalannach in Irish?
Nua-Shéalannach is said like “noo-uh-HAY-luh-nukh” (IPA /ˌn̪ˠuə ˈheːl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of New Zealander in Irish?
The plural of Nua-Shéalannach is Nua-Shéalannaigh; with the article, na Nua-Shéalannaigh means “the New Zealanders”. The genitive plural is Nua-Shéalannach, as in foireann na Nua-Shéalannach (the New Zealanders' team).
What is the Irish for New Zealand itself?
The country is an Nua-Shéalainn (feminine), for example 'sa Nua-Shéalainn' means 'in New Zealand'.
How do I say 'New Zealand' as an adjective?
Use the adjective Nua-Shéalannach, as in 'fíon Nua-Shéalannach' (New Zealand wine).
