HeyRuaHow to say “golden” in Irish
- Irish:
- órga
- English:
- golden, golden, splendid
- Word type:
- adjective
- More golden:
- níos órga
- Most golden:
- is órga
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-ga” /ˈoːɾˠɡə/
What does “órga” mean?
“Órga” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- golden
- Made of gold or having the colour of gold.Also: gold, gilded, gold-coloured.
1 other meaning: golden, splendid
- 2golden, splendid
- Very fine, precious or excellent, like gold, as in a golden age or opportunity.Also: golden, precious, splendid, excellent.
Other Irish adjectives for golden: buí (yellow)
“Órga” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is órga after fáinne (ring, masculine), after coróin (crown, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, órga.
More golden, most golden, very golden
Tá a cuid gruaige níos órga ná gruaig a deirfiúr. Her hair is more golden than her sister's hair.
| more golden | níos órga | in the past tense: ní b'órga |
|---|---|---|
| most golden | is órga | in the past tense: ab órga |
| as golden as | chomh hórga le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very golden | an-órga | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too golden | ró-órga | ró- lenites |
“Órga” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Golden in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for golden?
The Irish for golden is órga (pronounced “OR-ga”). It comes after the noun: fáinne órga, a golden ring; coróin órga, a golden crown.
How do you say more golden and most golden in Irish?
níos órga is more golden and is órga is most golden. In the past tense they become ní b'órga and ab órga.
How do you say very golden in Irish?
an-órga. Too golden is ró-órga, and as golden as is chomh hórga le.
Does órga have more than one meaning?
Yes. Órga can mean golden or golden, splendid, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'órga' and 'óir'?
'Órga' is an adjective meaning golden, as in 'fáinne órga', while 'óir' is the genitive of the noun 'ór', used to mean made of gold, as in 'fáinne óir'. Both are common.
