Irish: meaning, definitions and examples

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Irish

[ ˈaɪrɪʃ ]

Adjective / Noun

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

people

Of or relating to Ireland, its people, or the Irish language.

Synonyms

Hibernian.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Irish	Typically used to describe anything related to Ireland, including people, culture, and various products. It is a commonly used and widely accepted term. She loves Irish music. He has an Irish passport. They celebrated St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish food.
Hibernian	Less commonly used but can be used poetically or historically to refer to something Irish. It may carry a more formal or literary tone. The Hibernian culture has a rich history. They explored the Hibernian landscapes described in ancient texts.

Word

Description / Examples

Irish

Typically used to describe anything related to Ireland, including people, culture, and various products. It is a commonly used and widely accepted term.

She loves Irish music.
He has an Irish passport.
They celebrated St. Patrick's Day with traditional Irish food.

Hibernian

Less commonly used but can be used poetically or historically to refer to something Irish. It may carry a more formal or literary tone.

The Hibernian culture has a rich history.
They explored the Hibernian landscapes described in ancient texts.

Examples of usage

Irish culture is known for its rich history and traditions.
She has Irish heritage and celebrates St. Patrick's Day every year.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

language

The Goidelic language of Ireland, now spoken mainly in areas along the western seaboard of the Republic of Ireland and in Northern Ireland.

Synonyms

Gaelic.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Irish	Used to refer to the people, language, and culture of Ireland. It is the term most people use when talking about anything related to Ireland in general contexts. He is learning to speak Irish She is proud of her Irish heritage
Gaelic	Refers specifically to the group of languages that includes Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Often used in academic or linguistic contexts. Scholars study Gaelic languages to understand their historical development Gaelic football is a popular sport in Ireland

Word

Description / Examples

Irish

Used to refer to the people, language, and culture of Ireland. It is the term most people use when talking about anything related to Ireland in general contexts.

He is learning to speak Irish
She is proud of her Irish heritage

Gaelic

Refers specifically to the group of languages that includes Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Often used in academic or linguistic contexts.

Scholars study Gaelic languages to understand their historical development
Gaelic football is a popular sport in Ireland

Examples of usage

He is learning to speak Irish fluently.
Many schools in Ireland offer classes in Irish language.

Translations

Translations of the word "Irish" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irlandês

🇮🇳 आयरिश

🇩🇪 irisch

🇮🇩 Irlandia

🇺🇦 ірландський

ірландка
ірландець

🇵🇱 irlandzki

irlandka
Irlandczyk

🇯🇵 アイルランドの

🇫🇷 irlandais

🇪🇸 irlandés

🇹🇷 İrlandalı

🇰🇷 아일랜드의

🇸🇦 إيرلندي

🇨🇿 irský

Ir
Irka

🇸🇰 írsky

Ír
Írka

🇨🇳 爱尔兰的

🇸🇮 irski

Irka
Irec

🇮🇸 írskt

🇰🇿 ирландиялық

🇬🇪 ირლანდიური

🇦🇿 irlandiyalı

🇲🇽 irlandés

Etymology

The word 'Irish' originates from the Old Irish word 'Ériu' which was the name of a Gaelic goddess and later became the name of the island of Ireland. The adjective 'Irish' has been used since the 16th century to describe people, language, and things related to Ireland. The Irish language has a long history and is an important part of Irish culture and identity.