HeyRuaHow to say “Ulster” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ultach
- English:
- Ulster
- Word type:
- adjective
- More Ulster:
- níos Ultaí
- Most Ulster:
- is Ultaí
- Plural:
- Ultacha
- Pronunciation:
- “UL-tukh” /ˈʊl̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
What does “Ultach” mean?
- Ulster
- Belonging to or coming from the province of Ulster.Also: of Ulster, from Ulster, ulsterman, ultonian.
“Ultach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is Ultach after fear (man, masculine), after canúint (dialect, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, Ultacha.
More Ulster, most Ulster, very Ulster
| more Ulster | níos Ultaí | in the past tense: ní b'Ultaí |
|---|---|---|
| most Ulster | is Ultaí | in the past tense: ab Ultaí |
| as Ulster as | chomh hUltach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very Ulster | an-Ultach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too Ulster | ró-Ultach | ró- lenites |
“Ultach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Ulster in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Ulster?
The Irish for Ulster is Ultach (pronounced “UL-tukh”). It comes after the noun: fear Ultach, an Ulster man; canúint Ultach, an Ulster dialect.
How do you say more Ulster and most Ulster in Irish?
níos Ultaí is more Ulster and is Ultaí is most Ulster. In the past tense they become ní b'Ultaí and ab Ultaí.
What is the plural of Ultach?
With a plural noun Ultach becomes Ultacha: fir Ultacha, canúintí Ultacha.
How do you say very Ulster in Irish?
an-Ultach. Too Ulster is ró-Ultach, and as Ulster as is chomh hUltach le.
Is 'Ultach' also a noun?
Yes, 'Ultach' also means an Ulster person, plural 'Ultaigh', as in 'na hUltaigh', the Ulstermen. The province itself is 'Cúige Uladh'.
