HeyRuaHow to say “Viking” in Irish
- Irish:
- Lochlannach
- English:
- Viking, Scandinavian, marauder
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LUKH-lun-ukh” /ˈl̪ˠɔxl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- Lochlannaigh
- Genitive singular:
- Lochlannaigh, an Lochlannaigh (e.g. claíomh an Lochlannaigh, the Viking's sword)
- Genitive plural:
- Lochlannach, na Lochlannach (e.g. teacht na Lochlannach, the coming of the Vikings)
What does “Lochlannach” mean?
“Lochlannach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Viking
- A Norse raider or settler from Scandinavia in the early Middle Ages, especially one who attacked Ireland.Also: Dane, Norseman, Norse raider.
2 other meanings: Scandinavian or marauder
- 2Scandinavian
- A person from Scandinavia, such as a Norwegian, Swede or Dane.Also: Nordic person, Norwegian.
- 3marauder
- A robber or plunderer, by extension from the raiding Vikings.Also: robber, plunderer.
The same spelling has its own page as:
“Lochlannach” with the article
The plural of Viking in Irish is Lochlannaigh. Here is Lochlannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lochlannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Lochlannach, the Irish word for Viking.
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Viking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Viking?
The Irish for Viking is Lochlannach (pronounced “LUKH-lun-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Lochlannaigh. Depending on context it can also mean Scandinavian or marauder.
How do you pronounce Lochlannach in Irish?
Lochlannach is said like “LUKH-lun-ukh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɔxl̪ˠən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of Viking in Irish?
The plural of Lochlannach is Lochlannaigh; with the article, it is na Lochlannaigh. The genitive plural is Lochlannach, as in teacht na Lochlannach (the coming of the Vikings).
Does Lochlannach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lochlannach can mean Viking, Scandinavian or marauder, depending on context; the first is the most common. Lochlannach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Scandinavian.
Is Lochlannach also an adjective?
Yes, Lochlannach also means 'Scandinavian' or 'Viking' as an adjective, as in long Lochlannach, 'a Viking ship'.
What is Lochlainn?
Lochlainn is the old Irish name for Scandinavia, the homeland of the Lochlannaigh.
