HeyRuaHow to say “Norman” in Irish
- Irish:
- Normannach
- English:
- Norman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NOR-uh-mon-ukh” /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Normannaigh (Normans)
- Genitive singular:
- Normannaigh, an Normannaigh (e.g. caisleán an Normannaigh, the Norman's castle)
- Genitive plural:
- Normannach, na Normannach (e.g. teacht na Normannach, the coming of the Normans)
What does “Normannach” mean?
- Norman
- A Norman: a member of the people from Normandy who conquered England and came to Ireland in the twelfth century.Also: Anglo-Norman, Norman invader.
“Normannach” with the article
The plural of Norman in Irish is Normannaigh. Here is Normannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Normannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Normannach, the Irish word for Norman.
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Norman in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Norman?
The Irish for Norman is Normannach (pronounced “NOR-uh-mon-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Normannaigh.
How do you pronounce Normannach in Irish?
Normannach is said like “NOR-uh-mon-ukh” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠɔɾˠəmˠən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Norman in Irish?
The plural of Normannach is Normannaigh; with the article, na Normannaigh means “the Normans”. The genitive plural is Normannach, as in teacht na Normannach (the coming of the Normans).
How do I say 'Norman' as an adjective, as in a Norman castle?
Use the genitive plural form after the noun or the adjective normannach: caisleán Normannach, a Norman castle.
What is the Irish for the Norman invasion?
It is usually called ionradh na Normannach or teacht na Normannach, the coming of the Normans.
