HeyRuaHow to say “gold” in Irish
- Irish:
- ór
- English:
- gold, gold colour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “awr” /oːɾˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- óir, an óir (e.g. praghas an óir, the price of gold)
What does “ór” mean?
“Ór” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gold
- A precious yellow metal used for jewellery, coins and ornaments.Also: gold metal, precious metal.
1 other meaning: gold colour
- 2gold colour
- The bright yellow colour of gold, or something golden or very precious.Also: golden, gold.
Other Irish words for gold: órga (golden)
“Ór” with the article
Here is ór after the article (an t-alt).
“Ór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ór, the Irish word for gold.
Other nouns in Irish
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Gold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gold?
The Irish for gold is ór (pronounced “awr”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean gold colour.
How do you pronounce ór in Irish?
Ór is said like “awr” (IPA /oːɾˠ/).
Does ór have a plural?
No plural form is given for ór in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ór have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ór can mean gold or gold colour, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ór sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ór (the gold), a hór (her gold), a n-ór (their gold).
How do I say 'golden' or 'made of gold' in Irish?
Use the genitive óir after a noun, as in fáinne óir 'a gold ring', or the adjective órga 'golden', as in iasc órga 'goldfish'.
What does 'ór na cruinne' mean?
Literally 'the gold of the world', it means all the riches in the world: ní dhéanfainn é ar ór na cruinne, 'I wouldn't do it for all the money in the world'.
