HeyRuaHow to say “Scotland” in Irish
- Irish:
- Albain
- English:
- Scotland
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-uh-bin” /ˈal̪ˠəbˠənʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Alban, na hAlban (e.g. muintir na hAlban, the people of Scotland)
What does “Albain” mean?
- Scotland
- Scotland, the country in the north of the island of Great Britain.Also: alba, Scottish.
“Albain” with the article
Here is Albain after the article (an t-alt).
an Albain
the Scotland
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Albain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Albain, the Irish word for Scotland.
Tá mo dheartháir ina chónaí in Albain.
My brother lives in Scotland.
Chuamar go hAlbain ar laethanta saoire anuraidh.
We went to Scotland on holiday last year.
Is aoibhinn liom sléibhte na hAlban.
I love the mountains of Scotland.
Tá Albain an-álainn sa samhradh.
Scotland is very beautiful in summer.
Labhraítear Gaeilge na hAlban sna hOileáin Thiar.
Scottish Gaelic is spoken in the Western Isles.
Tháinig sí ó Albain inné.
She came from Scotland yesterday.
Bhí beirt de na múinteoirí is fearr in Albain anseo.
Two of the best teachers in Scotland were here.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Scotland in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Scotland?
The Irish for Scotland is Albain (pronounced “AL-uh-bin”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Albain in Irish?
Albain is said like “AL-uh-bin” (IPA /ˈal̪ˠəbˠənʲ/).
Does Albain have a plural?
No. Albain is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Albain sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Albain (the Scotland), a hAlbain (her Scotland), a nAlbain (their Scotland).
Does Albain take the article?
No, it is used without the article in the nominative (in Albain, go hAlbain), but the genitive takes it: muintir na hAlban.
What is a Scottish person called?
A Scottish person is Albanach, and Scottish Gaelic is Gaeilge na hAlban.
