HeyRuaHow to say “adult” in Irish
- Irish:
- aosach
- English:
- adult
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-suhkh” /iːsˠəx/
- Plural:
- aosaigh (adults)
- Genitive singular:
- aosaigh, an aosaigh (e.g. cearta an aosaigh, the rights of the adult)
- Genitive plural:
- aosach, na n-aosach (e.g. oideachas aosach, adult education)
What does “aosach” mean?
- adult
- A fully grown person, as opposed to a child.Also: grown-up, grown person.
“Aosach” with the article
The plural of adult in Irish is aosaigh. Here is aosach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aosach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aosach, the Irish word for adult.
Other nouns in Irish
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Adult in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for adult?
The Irish for adult is aosach (pronounced “EE-suhkh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aosaigh.
How do you pronounce aosach in Irish?
Aosach is said like “EE-suhkh” (IPA /iːsˠəx/).
What is the plural of adult in Irish?
The plural of aosach is aosaigh; with the article, na haosaigh means “the adults”. The genitive plural is aosach, as in oideachas aosach (adult education).
Why does aosach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aosach (the adult), a haosach (her adult), a n-aosach (their adult), na haosaigh (the adults).
Is there an adjective for adult in Irish?
Yes, 'fásta' is common, as in 'duine fásta' (a grown-up), and many speakers prefer it to 'aosach' in everyday speech.
