HeyRuaHow to say “Norwegian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ioruach
- English:
- Norwegian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IR-oo-uhkh” /ˈɪɾˠuəx/
- Plural:
- Ioruaigh (Norwegians)
- Genitive singular:
- Ioruaigh, an Ioruaigh (e.g. teach an Ioruaigh, the Norwegian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Ioruach, na nIoruach (e.g. teanga na nIoruach, the language of the Norwegians)
What does “Ioruach” mean?
- Norwegian
- A person from Norway, or a person of Norwegian descent.Also: Norwegian person, Norseman, native of Norway.
“Ioruach” with the article
The plural of Norwegian in Irish is Ioruaigh. Here is Ioruach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ioruach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ioruach, the Irish word for Norwegian.
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 Ioruach (pronounced “IR-oo-uhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ioruaigh.
How do you pronounce Ioruach in Irish?
Ioruach is said like “IR-oo-uhkh” (IPA /ˈɪɾˠuəx/).
What is the plural of Norwegian in Irish?
The plural of Ioruach is Ioruaigh; with the article, na hIoruaigh means “the Norwegians”. The genitive plural is Ioruach, as in teanga na nIoruach (the language of the Norwegians).
Why does Ioruach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tIoruach (the Norwegian), a hIoruach (her Norwegian), a nIoruach (their Norwegian), na hIoruaigh (the Norwegians).
What is the difference between Ioruach and Ioruais?
Ioruach is a Norwegian person, while Ioruais is the Norwegian language. The country is an Iorua.
Is Ioruach the same as Lochlannach?
No: Lochlannach means a Viking or Scandinavian in general, while Ioruach specifically means a Norwegian.
