HeyRuaHow to say “Austrian” in Irish
- Irish:
- Ostarach
- English:
- Austrian
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OS-tuh-rukh” /ˈɔsˠt̪ˠəɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- Ostaraigh (Austrians)
- Genitive singular:
- Ostaraigh, an Ostaraigh (e.g. teach an Ostaraigh, the Austrian's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Ostarach, na nOstarach (e.g. líon na nOstarach, the number of Austrians)
What does “Ostarach” mean?
- Austrian
- A person from Austria, or a person of Austrian descent.Also: Austrian person, native of Austria.
“Ostarach” with the article
The plural of Austrian in Irish is Ostaraigh. Here is Ostarach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ostarach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Ostarach, the Irish word for Austrian.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Austrian in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Austrian?
The Irish for Austrian is Ostarach (pronounced “OS-tuh-rukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Ostaraigh.
How do you pronounce Ostarach in Irish?
Ostarach is said like “OS-tuh-rukh” (IPA /ˈɔsˠt̪ˠəɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of Austrian in Irish?
The plural of Ostarach is Ostaraigh; with the article, na hOstaraigh means “the Austrians”. The genitive plural is Ostarach, as in líon na nOstarach (the number of Austrians).
Why does Ostarach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tOstarach (the Austrian), a hOstarach (her Austrian), a nOstarach (their Austrian), na hOstaraigh (the Austrians).
How do I say 'Austrian' as an adjective?
The adjective is also 'Ostarach', placed after the noun, for example 'bia Ostarach' (Austrian food). The country itself is 'an Ostair'.
Is 'Ostarach' the same as 'Astrálach'?
No: 'Ostarach' is an Austrian, from 'an Ostair', while 'Astrálach' is an Australian, from 'an Astráil'.
