HeyRuaHow to say “Viking” in Irish
- Irish:
- uiging
- English:
- Viking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IG-ing” /ˈɪɟɪŋʲ/
- Plural:
- uigingí
- Genitive singular:
- uiging, an uiging (e.g. long an uiging, the viking's ship)
- Genitive plural:
- uigingí, na n-uigingí (e.g. ré na n-uigingí, the age of the vikings)
What does “uiging” mean?
- Viking
- A Viking or Norse sea rover who raided and settled in Ireland and elsewhere in the early Middle Ages.Also: Norseman, sea rover, pirate.
“Uiging” with the article
The plural of Viking in Irish is uigingí. Here is uiging after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Uiging” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using uiging, the Irish word for Viking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Viking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Viking?
The Irish for Viking is uiging (pronounced “IG-ing”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is uigingí.
How do you pronounce uiging in Irish?
Uiging is said like “IG-ing” (IPA /ˈɪɟɪŋʲ/).
What is the plural of Viking in Irish?
The plural of uiging is uigingí; with the article, it is na huigingí. The genitive plural is uigingí, as in ré na n-uigingí (the age of the vikings).
Why does uiging sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-uiging (the Viking), a huiging (her Viking), a n-uiging (their Viking).
Is there another Irish word for a viking?
Yes, Lochlannach is the traditional word for a Norseman, while uiging is closer to the English 'viking'.
