HeyRuaHow to say “Slovene” in Irish
- Irish:
- Slóivéanach
- English:
- Slovene
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SLOH-vay-nukh” /ˈsl̪ˠoːvʲeːn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Slóivéanaigh (Slovenes)
- Genitive singular:
- Slóivéanaigh, an tSlóivéanaigh (e.g. teach an tSlóivéanaigh, the Slovene's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Slóivéanach, na Slóivéanach (e.g. cultúr na Slóivéanach, the culture of the Slovenes)
What does “Slóivéanach” mean?
- Slovene
- A person from Slovenia, or a person of Slovene nationality.Also: Slovenian, person from Slovenia.
“Slóivéanach” with the article
The plural of Slovene in Irish is Slóivéanaigh. Here is Slóivéanach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slóivéanach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Slóivéanach, the Irish word for Slovene.
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Slovene in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Slovene?
The Irish for Slovene is Slóivéanach (pronounced “SLOH-vay-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Slóivéanaigh.
How do you pronounce Slóivéanach in Irish?
Slóivéanach is said like “SLOH-vay-nukh” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠoːvʲeːn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Slovene in Irish?
The plural of Slóivéanach is Slóivéanaigh; with the article, na Slóivéanaigh means “the Slovenes”. The genitive plural is Slóivéanach, as in cultúr na Slóivéanach (the culture of the Slovenes).
Why does Slóivéanach change to Shlóivéanach?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Shlóivéanach. After ár (our) it stays ár Slóivéanach, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between Slóivéanach and Slóvacach?
Slóivéanach is a person from Slovenia (an tSlóivéin), while Slóvacach is a person from Slovakia (an tSlóvaic). The Slovene language is Slóivéinis.
Is Slóivéanach also an adjective?
Yes, Slóivéanach can be used as an adjective meaning Slovenian, as in bia Slóivéanach, written with a capital S.
