Nua-Eabhrac
masculine
In Irish, New York is expressed as Nua-Eabhrac. Wiktionary also lists Stát Nua-Eabhrac.
Meaning: state of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Irish | Note |
|---|---|
| Nua-Eabhrac | masculine |
| Stát Nua-Eabhrac |
Nua-Eabhrac is the name used for New York. If you need to refer specifically to the city, you can use Cathair Nua-Eabhrac in certain areas.
What does it mean word for word?
The name is a literal translation where Nua means new and Eabhrac is the Irish form for York.
Which one should you use?
Stát Nua-Eabhrac is used specifically when you want to refer to the state of New York.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some areas, Cathair Nua-Eabhrac is used to specifically refer to New York City.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to say in New York, use the preposition i before the name, as in i Nua-Eabhrac.
Did you know?
- When using the preposition 'in' with the state, 'i Nua-Eabhrac', the preposition does not cause any spelling changes to the name, which is a relief for learners of complex Irish mutations.
- The word Eabhrac is used in Irish not just for New York, but also for the city of York in England.
- The Irish word for 'state', stát, shares an ancient root with the English word 'status', both originating from the Latin 'status' meaning 'standing' or 'condition'.
Examples in context
- Tá triúr mac agam. Tá duine díobh i Nua-Eabhrac, ach tá an chuid eile i Londan.I have three sons. One is in New York, but the others are in London.This sentence shows how to use Nua-Eabhrac when describing where someone is located.Tatoeba #626881 by niq, translation #249767 by CK
- An bhfuil tú i Nua-Eabhrac anocht?Are you in New York tonight?
Example conversation
Conor and Aoife are talking on the phone about travel plans.
- ConorAn bhfuil tú i Nua-Eabhrac anois, a Aoife?Are you in New York now, Aoife?
- AoifeNíl, tá mé sa Stáit, ach tá mé i Nua-Eabhrac anocht.No, I am in the States, but I am in New York tonight.
- ConorSin go hiontach, a chara.That is wonderful, friend.
- AoifeGo raibh maith agat, Conor.Thank you, Conor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “new york” translations and entries Nua-Eabhrac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Nua-Eabhrac, stát, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
