HeyRuaHow to say “Romanian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Rómánach
- English:
- Romanian, Roman
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ROH-maw-nukh” /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Rómánaigh (Romanians)
- Genitive singular:
- Rómánaigh, an Rómánaigh (e.g. teach an Rómánaigh, the Romanian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Rómánach, na Rómánach (e.g. teanga na Rómánach, the language of the Romanians)
What does “Rómánach” mean?
“Rómánach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Romanian
- A person from Romania or of Romanian descent.Also: Romanian person, native of Romania.
1 other meaning: Roman
- 2Roman
- A citizen or inhabitant of ancient Rome or of the city of Rome.Also: ancient Roman, citizen of Rome.
“Rómánach” with the article
The plural of Romanian in Irish is Rómánaigh. Here is Rómánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rómánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Rómánach, the Irish word for Romanian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Romanian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Romanian?
The Irish for Romanian is Rómánach (pronounced “ROH-maw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Rómánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Roman.
How do you pronounce Rómánach in Irish?
Rómánach is said like “ROH-maw-nukh” (IPA /ˈɾˠoːmˠaːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Romanian in Irish?
The plural of Rómánach is Rómánaigh; with the article, na Rómánaigh means “the Romanians”. The genitive plural is Rómánach, as in teanga na Rómánach (the language of the Romanians).
Does Rómánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Rómánach can mean Romanian or Roman, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does Rómánach mean Roman or Romanian?
It can mean both: a Romanian today, from an Rómáin, or a Roman of ancient Rome, an Róimh. Context makes it clear.
What is the word for the Romanian language?
The language is Rómáinis; Rómánach is the person, and also the adjective.
