HeyRuaHow to say “newcomer” in Irish
- Irish:
- núíosach
- English:
- newcomer, beginner
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “noo-EE-uh-sukh” /n̪ˠuːˈiːsˠəx/
- Plural:
- núíosaigh (newcomers)
- Genitive singular:
- núíosaigh, an núíosaigh (e.g. ainm an núíosaigh, the newcomer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- núíosach, na núíosach (e.g. rang na núíosach, the beginners' class)
What does “núíosach” mean?
“Núíosach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- newcomer
- A person who has newly arrived somewhere or newly joined a group.Also: new arrival, new person.
1 other meaning: beginner
- 2beginner
- A person who is new to an activity, job or skill and has little experience of it.Also: learner, greenhorn, tyro.
“Núíosach” with the article
The plural of newcomer in Irish is núíosaigh. Here is núíosach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Núíosach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using núíosach, the Irish word for newcomer.
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Newcomer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for newcomer?
The Irish for newcomer is núíosach (pronounced “noo-EE-uh-sukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is núíosaigh. Depending on context it can also mean beginner.
How do you pronounce núíosach in Irish?
Núíosach is said like “noo-EE-uh-sukh” (IPA /n̪ˠuːˈiːsˠəx/).
What is the plural of newcomer in Irish?
The plural of núíosach is núíosaigh; with the article, na núíosaigh means “the newcomers”. The genitive plural is núíosach, as in rang na núíosach (the beginners' class).
Does núíosach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Núíosach can mean newcomer or beginner, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between núíosach and tosaitheoir?
Tosaitheoir is the usual word for a beginner at a skill, while núíosach stresses being newly arrived or new to a place or group.
