Irish in different languages

Irish in Different Languages

Discover 'Irish' in 134 Languages: Dive into Translations, Hear Pronunciations, and Uncover Cultural Insights.

Updated on March 6, 2024

The word 'Irish' is often associated with the Emerald Isle, a country known for its rich culture, history, and contribution to the world. From its mesmerizing landscapes to its lively music and dance, Ireland has a unique identity that has been shaped over centuries. The Irish language, also known as Gaeilge, is one of the oldest spoken languages in Europe and holds a significant place in the country's cultural heritage.

For language enthusiasts and travelers, understanding the translation of 'Irish' in different languages can open up a world of opportunities to connect with the global Irish community and appreciate the country's cultural significance.

Did you know that 'Irish' translates to 'irlandés' in Spanish, 'irlandais' in French, and 'irlandese' in Italian? In German, it's 'irisch', while in Russian, it's 'ирландский' (pronounced 'irlandskiy').

Explore the world of Irish culture and language through its translations in different languages. Keep reading to discover more fascinating translations and insights!

Irish


Irish in Sub-Saharan African Languages

Afrikaansiers
Amharicአይሪሽ
Hausairish
Igboasụsụ aịrish
The word 'Asụsụ Aịrish' is derived from the Old English word 'Īrisc', meaning 'of Ireland'.
Malagasyirlandey
In Malagasy, "irlandey" means "Irish" but can also refer to the color green.
Nyanja (Chichewa)chiairishi
This word is a corruption of 'English' via the Swahili 'Kiingereza', and is applied by Nyanja speakers to the Irish.
Shonachiirish
The word 'ChiIrish' likely derives from the Portuguese 'Chiri' or 'Chiris' and originally meant 'Christian'.
Somaliirish
Sesothoireland
Swahilikiayalandi
The word "Kiayalandi" also refers to the Irish language in Swahili.
Xhosairish
Yoruba.dè irish
Dè Irish is also used to refer to people of Igbo descent in some Yoruba dialects
Zuluisi-irish
The word "Isi-Irish" in Zulu literally translates to "the language of the Irish".
Bambarairlandikan na
Eweirelandtɔwo ƒe nya
Kinyarwandairlande
Lingalairlandais
Lugandaoluyindi
Sepedise-ireland
Twi (Akan)ireland kasa

Irish in North African & Middle Eastern Languages

Arabicإيرلندي
في اللغة العربية، كلمة "إيرلندي" تعني أيضًا "منسوب إلى جزيرة إيرلندا أو شعبها أو لغتها".
Hebrewאִירִית
אִירִית can also mean a type of flower.
Pashtoایرلینډي
In English, "Irish" also refers to the Gaelic language, as well as a specific breed of wolfhound.
Arabicإيرلندي
في اللغة العربية، كلمة "إيرلندي" تعني أيضًا "منسوب إلى جزيرة إيرلندا أو شعبها أو لغتها".

Irish in Western European Languages

Albanianirlandez
In Albanian, it also means 'outrageous', 'exaggerated'.
Basqueirlandarra
The word “Irlandarra” literally means “of the island”, referring to Ireland's status as an island nation.
Catalanirlandès
The word "Irlandès" in Catalan can also refer to the Irish language, as opposed to the Irish people.
Croatianirski
The word "irski" in Croatian is an adjective derived from the Latin word "Hibernicus," meaning "Irish" or "pertaining to Ireland."
Danishirsk
The word Irsk is derived from the Old Norse word Írskar, which referred to both the Irish and the Vikings who raided Ireland.
Dutchiers
The word "Iers" in Dutch also refers to someone from Ireland, but it can also mean "irascible" or "stubborn".
Englishirish
The term 'Irish' can also refer to people or things from the island of Ireland or the Republic of Ireland
Frenchirlandais
The French word "irlandais" derives from the Old Gaelic word "Éireann", the native name for Ireland.
Frisianiersk
The Frisian word "Iersk" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic word "Īriškōn", meaning "of the Irish."
Galicianirlandés
Germanirisch
The German word "irisch" can also mean "confused" or "crazy".
Icelandicírska
Írska is also used colloquially in Icelandic to refer to vomit.
Irishgaeilge
In addition to meaning "Irish", the term "Gaeilge" also means "speech" in Irish.
Italianirlandesi
In Italian, “irlandesi” can also refer to an Irish stew.
Luxembourgishiresch
In Luxembourgish, "Iresch" can also refer to a type of green wool or a type of clay used for pottery.
Malteseirlandiż
Irlaniż' is derived from the Italian 'irlandese' and Greek 'Ierne', referring to the ancient name for Ireland.
Norwegianirsk
The Norwegian word 'irsk' (Irish) is derived from the Proto-Germanic word '*īrīskōz' (Irish).
Portuguese (Portugal, Brazil)irlandês
"Irlandês" (Portuguese) comes from the Latin "Hibernus" (pertaining to Ireland), which is derived from "Hibernia" (a Roman name for Ireland).
Scots Gaelicèireannach
Èireannach is also used in Irish mythology to refer to a type of supernatural being.
Spanishirlandesa
The word «irlandesa» in Spanish can also refer to a type of lace or a dish with potatoes, eggs, and sausage.
Swedishirländska
Irländska can also mean the Gaelic language of Ireland (irisk gaeliska in Swedish).
Welshgwyddeleg
The name's original meaning was "wild" or "savage", and was the name given by the Roman Empire to tribes from the region.

Irish in Eastern European Languages

Belarusianірландскі
The word "Ірландскі" can also refer to a type of linen.
Bosnianirski
Bosnian "Irski" can also refer to someone who is from the Balkans or someone who is a Catholic.
Bulgarianирландски
The word "Ирландски" (Irish) in Bulgarian can also refer to the Irish language.
Czechirština
The Czech word "irština" also refers to the extinct Lusitanian language, the ancestor of modern-day Portuguese and Galician.
Estonianiiri keel
"Iiri keel" is also the Estonian name for the West African Kru language and one of its dialects: Klao, which is spoken in Liberia and the Ivory Coast.
Finnishirlantilainen
The word "Irlantilainen" is also used to refer to the Irish language, also known as Gaelic.
Hungarianír
The word "ír" in Hungarian can also refer to Scottish people, as in the phrase "skót ír" (Scottish-Irish).
Latvianīru
Latvian "Īru" originates from Estonian "Iiri" and has the alternate meaning "person from the island of Saaremaa".
Lithuanianairių
The word "Airių" can also refer to the Irish Sea or the Irish language.
Macedonianирски
Polishirlandzki
«Irlandzki» to również nazwa tkaniny wełnianej o grubym splocie oraz rodzaju konia pochodzącego z Irlandii.
Romanianirlandez
The Romanian word "irlandez" is of Hungarian origin, meaning "man from the west".
Russianирландский
Слово «Ирландский» происходит от латинского слова «Hibernia», которое является латинской версией ирландского слова «Éire».
Serbianирски
"Ирски" у српском може значити и да је нешто неодређено, безначајно или безвредно.
Slovakírsky
Írsky is also used in Slovak as an adjective meaning "of or relating to Ireland".
Slovenianirski
The Slovenian word "Irski" also refers to an old coin from Ireland.
Ukrainianірландський

Irish in South Asian Languages

Bengaliআইরিশ
"আইরিশ" শব্দটি মধ্যযুগীয় ল্যাটিন শব্দ "Hibernia" থেকে এসেছে, যা আয়ারল্যান্ড দ্বীপের জন্য ব্যবহৃত হত।
Gujaratiઆઇરિશ
Hindiआयरिश
इस शब्द की व्युत्पत्ति आयरलैंड में रहने वाले एक सेल्टिक लोगों के नाम पर हुई है।
Kannadaಐರಿಶ್
Malayalamഐറിഷ്
In Malayalam, "ഐറിഷ്" ("Irish") also refers to a type of red ant.
Marathiआयरिश
আইরিশ शब्दটি ম্যারাথি भित्रीतून এসেছে, যার অর্থ 'অভ্যন্তরীণ'।
Nepaliआयरिश
The word 'आयरिश' can also refer to a language spoken in Ireland known as Irish Gaelic.
Punjabiਆਇਰਿਸ਼
Sinhala (Sinhalese)අයිරිෂ්
Tamilஐரிஷ்
The Tamil word "ஐரிஷ்" can also refer to the color green or a green object.
Teluguఐరిష్
Urduآئرش

Irish in East Asian Languages

Chinese (Simplified)爱尔兰人
爱尔兰人一词的汉语拼音是Ài'ěrlánrén,其本义是指爱尔兰人,引申义可表示爱尔兰语或爱尔兰文化。
Chinese (Traditional)愛爾蘭人
「愛爾蘭人」一詞在中文中最早見於明朝,意指「藍眼睛的人」或「綠眼睛的人」}
Japaneseアイルランド語
アイルランド語はゲール語の1種で、スコットランドゲール語やマン島ゲール語と近縁
Korean아일랜드의
아일랜드의는 '에린'의 한자음으로 '아일랜드의'를 의미하면서도 '영국의'를 의미하기도 한다.
Mongolianирланд
The Mongolian word "Ирланд" (Irish) is also used to refer to the color green.
Myanmar (Burmese)အိုင်းရစ်ရှ်

Irish in South East Asian Languages

Indonesianorang irlandia
Kata "orang Irlandia" juga merujuk pada penduduk asli Australia yang berkulit gelap.
Javanesewong irlandia
Wong Irlandia is also a term of address or familiar appellation used by the Javanese for Irish people in Indonesia or elsewhere.
Khmerអៀរឡង់
The Khmer word "អៀរឡង់" is an exonym for Ireland and its people, derived from the English word "Irish"
Laoໄອແລນ
Malayorang ireland
"Orang Ireland" (Irish) may also refer to the inhabitants of the island of Ireland
Thaiไอริช
คำว่า "ไอริช" (Irish) ในภาษาไทยมีที่มาจากภาษาอังกฤษ โดยเป็นชื่อเรียกของชาวไอริชและประเทศไอร์แลนด์
Vietnamesengười ailen
Người Ailen còn được gọi là "người của những dòng suối" trong tiếng Việt.
Filipino (Tagalog)irish

Irish in Central Asian Languages

Azerbaijanii̇rland
The word "İrland" in Azerbaijani is a loanword from Persian "Irân," which originally referred to the Iranian Plateau and later came to mean "Ireland" in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Kazakhирланд
The word "Ирланд" is derived from the Persian word "ایرانی" (Irāni), which means "Persian".
Kyrgyzирландча
Ирландча (Irish) means both "Irish" and "Northern Irish" (from the perspective of the South) in Kyrgyz.
Tajikирландӣ
В других языках, например, арабском, персидском и таджикском, «Íрландӣ» может также означать человека, принадлежащего к иранскому народу.
Turkmenirlandiýaly
Uzbekirland
Uyghurئىرېلاندىيە

Irish in Pacific Languages

Hawaiianipelana
Ipelana is a Hawaiian word that can also refer to the Irish language, people, or culture.
Maoriirish
The Māori word for Irish is "Airihi", which may also refer to other Celtic people from Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Samoanaialani
In Samoan, "Aialani" also refers to someone who is lively and cheerful.
Tagalog (Filipino)irish

Irish in American Indigenous Languages

Aymarairlanda markankir jaqinakawa
Guaraniirlandés

Irish in International Languages

Esperantoirlandano
Latinhibernica
Hibernica also refers to plants found specifically in Ireland.

Irish in Others Languages

Greekιρλανδικός
Η λέξη "ιρλανδικός" προέρχεται από την κελτική λέξη "Éire" που σημαίνει "δύση" ή "χώρα της δύσης".
Hmongirish
The word "Irish" in Hmong can also refer to Ireland and its people.
Kurdishirlandî
Turkishi̇rlandalı
İrlandalı kelimesi aynı zamanda 'kızgın', 'aceleci' ve 'sinirli' anlamlarına da gelebilir.
Xhosairish
Yiddishאיריש
In Yiddish, איריש (Irish) also means 'heretic', and is sometimes used jokingly to refer to a Jew who is not strictly observant.
Zuluisi-irish
The word "Isi-Irish" in Zulu literally translates to "the language of the Irish".
Assameseআইৰিছ
Aymarairlanda markankir jaqinakawa
Bhojpuriआयरिश लोग के कहल जाला
Dhivehiއައިރިޝް އެވެ
Dogriआयरिश
Filipino (Tagalog)irish
Guaraniirlandés
Ilocanoirlandes
Krioirish pipul dɛn
Kurdish (Sorani)ئێرلەندی
Maithiliआयरिश
Meiteilon (Manipuri)ꯑꯥꯏꯔꯤꯁ ꯑꯣꯏꯕꯥ꯫
Mizoirish tawng a ni
Oromoafaan aayirish
Odia (Oriya)ଇଂରେଜ୍
Quechuairlanda simimanta
Sanskritआयरिश
Tatarирландия
Tigrinyaኣየርላንዳዊ
Tsongaxi-irish

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