irländsk

Irländsk is an adjective used in several Nordic languages, notably Swedish and Norwegian, to denote relation to Ireland. It means Irish, in the sense of belonging to or originating from Ireland, and it can apply to people, culture, geography, and language associated with the country. The term is formed from the country name Ireland (Irland) with a typical Scandinavian adjectival suffix.

In usage, irländsk describes nationality, ethnicity, cultural attributes, or linguistic connections. Examples include irländsk kultur (Irish culture) or references to aspects connected with Ireland. The word serves a general descriptive function and is distinct from the noun forms used for people from Ireland, which vary by language (for instance, separate demonyms exist for Irish nationals in different Nordic languages).

Etymology traces irländsk to the place name Ireland, via common patterns of word formation in Scandinavian languages. It is cognate with corresponding terms in neighboring languages and parallels the English word Irish in its broad application. The term is neutral and widely accepted for describing things related to Ireland and its people.

See also Ireland, Irish language, Irish culture, Gaelic. Notes on usage may vary slightly among Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, reflecting idiomatic differences in each language, but the core meaning remains consistent: irländsk denotes something Irish.