HeyRuaHow to say “Norwegian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ioruais
- English:
- Norwegian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-oo-ish” /ˈɪɾˠuəʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Ioruaise, na hIoruaise (e.g. foclóir Ioruaise, a Norwegian dictionary)
What does “Ioruais” mean?
- Norwegian
- The Norwegian language, spoken in Norway.Also: Norwegian language, Norse.
Other Irish words for Norwegian: Ioruach (Norwegian)
“Ioruais” with the article
Here is Ioruais after the article (an t-alt).
an Ioruais
the Norwegian
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Ioruais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ioruais, the Irish word for Norwegian.
Tá Ioruais líofa aici.
She speaks fluent Norwegian.
Tá mé ag foghlaim na hIoruaise.
I am learning Norwegian.
An bhfuil Ioruais agat?
Do you speak Norwegian?
Labhair sé liom i nIoruais.
He spoke to me in Norwegian.
Is teanga Lochlannach í an Ioruais.
Norwegian is a Scandinavian language.
Cheannaigh mé leabhar Ioruaise inné.
I bought a Norwegian book yesterday.
Tá an Ioruais cosúil leis an tSualainnis.
Norwegian is similar to Swedish.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Norwegian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Norwegian?
The Irish for Norwegian is Ioruais (pronounced “IR-oo-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Ioruais in Irish?
Ioruais is said like “IR-oo-ish” (IPA /ˈɪɾˠuəʃ/).
Does Ioruais have a plural?
No. Ioruais is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Ioruais sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Ioruais (the Norwegian), a hIoruais (her Norwegian), a nIoruais (their Norwegian).
What is the difference between Ioruais and Ioruach?
Ioruais is the Norwegian language, while Ioruach is a Norwegian person; the country is an Iorua.
