HeyRuaHow to say “Nigerian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Nigéarach
- English:
- Nigerian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NIG-yay-ruhkh” /ˈnʲɪɟeːɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- Nigéaraigh (Nigerians)
- Genitive singular:
- Nigéaraigh, an Nigéaraigh (e.g. teach an Nigéaraigh, the Nigerian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Nigéarach, na Nigéarach (e.g. cearta na Nigéarach, the rights of Nigerians)
What does “Nigéarach” mean?
- Nigerian
- A person from Nigeria, or a person of Nigerian descent.Also: Nigerian person, person from Nigeria.
“Nigéarach” with the article
The plural of Nigerian in Irish is Nigéaraigh. Here is Nigéarach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Nigéarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Nigéarach, the Irish word for Nigerian.
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Nigerian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Nigerian?
The Irish for Nigerian is Nigéarach (pronounced “NIG-yay-ruhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Nigéaraigh.
How do you pronounce Nigéarach in Irish?
Nigéarach is said like “NIG-yay-ruhkh” (IPA /ˈnʲɪɟeːɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of Nigerian in Irish?
The plural of Nigéarach is Nigéaraigh; with the article, na Nigéaraigh means “the Nigerians”. The genitive plural is Nigéarach, as in cearta na Nigéarach (the rights of Nigerians).
How do I say 'Nigeria' and 'Nigerian' as an adjective?
The country is an Nigéir, and the adjective is also Nigéarach, as in bia Nigéarach, 'Nigerian food'.
Is Nigéarach the same as someone from Niger?
No: Nigéarach refers to Nigeria (an Nigéir); a person from Niger is usually called Nígireach, from an Nígir.
