HeyRuaHow to say “Scot” in Irish
- Irish:
- Albanach
- English:
- Scot, Presbyterian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-uh-buh-nukh” /ˈalˠəbˠənˠəx/
- Plural:
- Albanaigh (Scots)
- Genitive singular:
- Albanaigh, an Albanaigh (e.g. teach an Albanaigh, the Scotsman's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Albanach, na nAlbanach (e.g. teanga na nAlbanach, the language of the Scots)
What does “Albanach” mean?
“Albanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Scot
- A person from Scotland, a Scotsman or Scotswoman.Also: Scotsman, Scotswoman, Scottish person.
1 other meaning: Presbyterian
- 2Presbyterian
- In Ulster usage, a Presbyterian or Protestant, especially one of Scottish descent.Also: Protestant, Ulster Scot.
“Albanach” with the article
The plural of Scot in Irish is Albanaigh. Here is Albanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Albanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Albanach, the Irish word for Scot.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Scot?
The Irish for Scot is Albanach (pronounced “AL-uh-buh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Albanaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Presbyterian.
How do you pronounce Albanach in Irish?
Albanach is said like “AL-uh-buh-nukh” (IPA /ˈalˠəbˠənˠəx/).
What is the plural of Scot in Irish?
The plural of Albanach is Albanaigh; with the article, na hAlbanaigh means “the Scots”. The genitive plural is Albanach, as in teanga na nAlbanach (the language of the Scots).
Does Albanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Albanach can mean Scot or Presbyterian, depending on context; the first is the most common. Albanach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Scottish.
Why does Albanach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tAlbanach (the Scot), a hAlbanach (her Scot), a nAlbanach (their Scot), na hAlbanaigh (the Scots).
How do I say Scotland in Irish?
Scotland is Albain, genitive na hAlban, as in muintir na hAlban, the people of Scotland; an Albanach is a person from there.
Is the Scottish Gaelic language called Albanach?
No, the language is usually Gaeilge na hAlban or Gàidhlig; Albanach as a noun means a Scottish person.
