irlandese
/ir.lanˈde.ze/masculine
In Italian, the word for the Irish language is irlandese. Wiktionary also lists gaelico.
Meaning: the language (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| irlandese | /ir.lanˈde.ze/ /ir.lanˈde.se/ |
masculine |
| gaelico | /ɡaˈɛ.li.ko/ | masculine |
The word irlandese is used to refer to the Irish language. It can also function as an adjective to describe people or things pertaining to or originating from Ireland or the Irish people, such as music.
Which one should you use?
While irlandese refers specifically to the Irish language, gaelico is a broader term used to refer to the Gaelic language family, which includes Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Manx.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective irlandese is the same in both its masculine and feminine forms. To make it plural, use irlandesi for both masculine and feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of irlandese is /ir.lanˈde.ze/. It has four syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, where 'Irish' is always capitalized, irlandese is generally not capitalized in Italian when used as an adjective.
- The suffix -ese used in irlandese is a common way to indicate 'origin' or 'style' in many Romance languages, tracing back to Latin.
- The term gaelico is used in Italian to describe not only the language but also the ancient Celtic culture and its associated myths.
Examples in context
- Io non parlo irlandese.I don't speak Irish.This sentence is useful for saying you do not speak the Irish language using irlandese.Tatoeba #2714088 by Guybrush88, translation #2714079 by CN
- La ragazza è irlandese.The girl is Irish.This sentence is useful for describing a person as being Irish using irlandese.Tatoeba #6452974 by Guybrush88, translation #4079380 by muriloricci
- Amo la musica irlandese.I love Irish music.This sentence is useful for expressing a love for Irish music using irlandese.Tatoeba #13317727 by Guybrush88, translation #3264530 by CK
- Ho conosciuto un professore irlandese oggi.I met an Irish professor today.
- Conosco un anziano irlandese che racconta storie incredibili sul suo paese!I know an Irish elder who tells incredible stories about his country!
- Vado in Irlanda a trovare degli amici irlandesi.I'm going to Ireland to visit some Irish friends.
- 32 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a language course at a cafe.
- LorenzoStudiamo l'irlandese questo semestre?Are we studying Irish this semester?
- GiuliaSì, Lorenzo, è un corso molto interessante.Yes, Lorenzo, it is a very interesting course.
- LorenzoTi piace l'irlandese?Do you like Irish?
- GiuliaSì, è una lingua bellissima.Yes, it is a beautiful language.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “irish” translations and entries irlandese, gaelico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries irlandese, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
