HeyRuaHow to say “Ukrainian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Úcráinis
- English:
- Ukrainian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OO-kraw-nish” /ˈuːkɾˠɑːnʲɪʃ/
- Genitive singular:
- Úcráinise, na hÚcráinise (e.g. foclóir Úcráinise, a Ukrainian dictionary)
What does “Úcráinis” mean?
- Ukrainian
- The Ukrainian language, the main language spoken in Ukraine.Also: Ukrainian language.
Other Irish words for Ukrainian: Úcránach (Ukrainian)
“Úcráinis” with the article
Here is Úcráinis after the article (an t-alt).
“Úcráinis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Úcráinis, the Irish word for Ukrainian.
Other nouns in Irish
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Ukrainian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Ukrainian?
The Irish for Ukrainian is Úcráinis (pronounced “OO-kraw-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Úcráinis in Irish?
Úcráinis is said like “OO-kraw-nish” (IPA /ˈuːkɾˠɑːnʲɪʃ/).
Does Úcráinis have a plural?
No. Úcráinis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
Why does Úcráinis sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an Úcráinis (the Ukrainian), a hÚcráinis (her Ukrainian), a nÚcráinis (their Ukrainian).
What is the difference between Úcráinis and Úcránach?
Úcráinis is the language, while Úcránach is a Ukrainian person or the adjective 'Ukrainian'. The country itself is an Úcráin.
Do I use the article with Úcráinis?
Usually not after verbs like 'labhair' (Labhraíonn sé Úcráinis), but the article is used when speaking of the language as a subject: Is teanga Shlavach í an Úcráinis.
