HeyRuaHow to say “education” in Irish
- Irish:
- oideachas
- English:
- education
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ED-uh-khus” /ˈɛdʲəxəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- oideachais, an oideachais (e.g. an Roinn Oideachais, the Department of Education)
What does “oideachas” mean?
- education
- The process of teaching and learning, especially in schools and colleges, or the knowledge gained from it.Also: schooling, teaching, instruction, learning.
“Oideachas” with the article
Here is oideachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Oideachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oideachas, the Irish word for education.
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Education in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for education?
The Irish for education is oideachas (pronounced “ED-uh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce oideachas in Irish?
Oideachas is said like “ED-uh-khus” (IPA /ˈɛdʲəxəsˠ/).
Does oideachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for oideachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oideachas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oideachas (the education), a hoideachas (her education), a n-oideachas (their education).
What is the difference between oideachas and oiliúint?
Oideachas is general education, while oiliúint usually means training for a particular skill or job.
How do I say 'uneducated' in Irish?
You can say gan oideachas, for example duine gan oideachas, 'an uneducated person'.
