HeyRuaHow to say “Scottish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Albanach
- English:
- Scottish, Scottish Gaelic
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Scottish:
- níos Albanaí
- Most Scottish:
- is Albanaí
- Plural:
- Albanacha
- Pronunciation:
- “AL-a-bun-ukh” /ˈalˠəbˠənˠəx/
What does “Albanach” mean?
“Albanach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Scottish
- Coming from or relating to Scotland or its people.Also: Scots, scotch, from Scotland.
1 other meaning: Scottish Gaelic
- 2Scottish Gaelic
- Relating to the Gaelic culture or people of Scotland.Also: highland.
“Albanach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Albanach after amhránaí (singer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Albanacha.
More Scottish, most Scottish, very Scottish
Tá a chanúint níos Albanaí ná mar a bhí. His accent is more Scottish than it used to be.
| more Scottish | níos Albanaí | in the past tense: ní b'Albanaí |
|---|---|---|
| most Scottish | is Albanaí | in the past tense: ab Albanaí |
| as Scottish as | chomh hAlbanach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Scottish | an-Albanach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Scottish | ró-Albanach | ró- lenites |
“Albanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Phrases with Albanach: Is Albanach mé (I am Scottish)
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Phrases with “Albanach”
Scottish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Scottish?
The Irish for Scottish is Albanach (pronounced “AL-a-bun-ukh”). It comes after the noun: amhránaí Albanach, a Scottish singer; bean Albanach, a Scottish woman.
How do you say more Scottish and most Scottish in Irish?
níos Albanaí is more Scottish and is Albanaí is most Scottish. In the past tense they become ní b'Albanaí and ab Albanaí.
What is the plural of Albanach?
With a plural noun Albanach becomes Albanacha: amhránaithe Albanacha, mná Albanacha.
How do you say very Scottish in Irish?
an-Albanach. Too Scottish is ró-Albanach, and as Scottish as is chomh hAlbanach le.
Does Albanach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Albanach can mean Scottish or Scottish Gaelic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is Albanach written with a capital letter?
Yes, like other nationality adjectives such as Éireannach, Albanach takes a capital letter. The country itself is Albain, genitive na hAlban.
How do I say Scottish Gaelic?
Use Gaeilge na hAlban or Gàidhlig. A Scottish person is an Albanach, the same form as the adjective.
