Nollaig
/ˈn̪ˠɔl̪ˠɪɟ/
December in Irish is Nollaig.
Nollaig is the name used for the twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar.
Meaning: twelfth month of the Gregorian calendar (name)
How does it change in a sentence?
When referring to the month in a sentence, it is common to use the definite article an before the name, as in an Nollaig.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈn̪ˠɔl̪ˠɪɟ/
Did you know?
- In Irish, the word Nollaig is used to mean both the month of 'December' and the holiday of 'Christmas'.
- The word Nollaig is derived from the Latin nātālīcia, which specifically described a 'birthday party' rather than just a birth date.
Example conversation
Niamh and Conor are discussing their holiday plans.
- NiamhAn bhfuil tú ag teacht go baile i Nollaig?Are you coming home in December?
- ConorTá, beidh mé ansin go luath.Yes, I will be there early.
- NiamhSin iontach, a Chonaire!That is great, Conor!
- ConorNí féidir liom fanacht go dtí Nollaig.I cannot wait until December.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Nollaig, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Nollaig, CC BY-SA 4.0.
