HeyRuaHow to say “Scandinavian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Lochlannach
- English:
- Scandinavian, Viking
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Scandinavian:
- níos Lochlannaí
- Most Scandinavian:
- is Lochlannaí
- Plural:
- Lochlannacha
- Pronunciation:
- “LOCH-lan-ach” /ˈl̪ˠɔxl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/
What does “Lochlannach” mean?
“Lochlannach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Scandinavian
- Belonging to or coming from Scandinavia or the Nordic countries.Also: Nordic, Norwegian.
1 other meaning: Viking
- 2Viking
- Relating to the Vikings or Norsemen of the early Middle Ages.Also: Norse, Norseman.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Lochlannach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Lochlannach after fear (man, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Lochlannacha.
More Scandinavian, most Scandinavian, very Scandinavian
Tá an baile seo níos Lochlannaí ná an baile eile. This town is more Scandinavian than the other town.
| more Scandinavian | níos Lochlannaí | in the past tense: ní ba Lochlannaí |
|---|---|---|
| most Scandinavian | is Lochlannaí | in the past tense: ba Lochlannaí |
| as Scandinavian as | chomh Lochlannach le | no change after chomh |
| very Scandinavian | an-Lochlannach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Scandinavian | ró-Lochlannach | ró- lenites |
“Lochlannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Scandinavian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Scandinavian?
The Irish for Scandinavian is Lochlannach (pronounced “LOCH-lan-ach”). It comes after the noun: fear Lochlannach, a Scandinavian man; teanga Lochlannach, a Scandinavian language.
How do you say more Scandinavian and most Scandinavian in Irish?
níos Lochlannaí is more Scandinavian and is Lochlannaí is most Scandinavian. In the past tense they become ní ba Lochlannaí and ba Lochlannaí.
What is the plural of Lochlannach?
With a plural noun Lochlannach becomes Lochlannacha: fir Lochlannacha, teangacha Lochlannacha.
How do you say very Scandinavian in Irish?
an-Lochlannach. Too Scandinavian is ró-Lochlannach, and as Scandinavian as is chomh Lochlannach le.
Does Lochlannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lochlannach can mean Scandinavian or Viking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is Lochlannach also a noun?
Yes, Lochlannach also means a Scandinavian or a Viking, as in Ghlac na Lochlannaigh seilbh ar Eabhrac, 'The Vikings took York'.
What is the Irish for Scandinavia?
Scandinavia is Lochlainn, and the adjective Lochlannach comes from it.
