HeyRuaHow to say “guest” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoi
- English:
- guest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ee” /iː/
- Plural:
- aíonna (guests)
- Genitive singular:
- aoi, an aoi (e.g. seomra an aoi, the guest's room)
- Genitive plural:
- aíonna, na n-aíonna (e.g. liosta na n-aíonna, the list of guests)
What does “aoi” mean?
- guest
- A person who is invited or welcomed to stay in or visit someone's home, or to attend an event.Also: visitor, lodger, boarder.
“Aoi” with the article
The plural of guest in Irish is aíonna. Here is aoi after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aoi” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoi, the Irish word for guest.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Guest in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for guest?
The Irish for guest is aoi (pronounced “ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aíonna.
How do you pronounce aoi in Irish?
Aoi is said like “ee” (IPA /iː/).
What is the plural of guest in Irish?
The plural of aoi is aíonna; with the article, na haíonna means “the guests”. The genitive plural is aíonna, as in liosta na n-aíonna (the list of guests).
Why does aoi sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aoi (the guest), a haoi (her guest), a n-aoi (their guest), na haíonna (the guests).
What is the difference between 'aoi' and 'cuairteoir'?
'Aoi' is a guest who is hosted or invited, while 'cuairteoir' is any visitor, including a tourist. Hospitality shown to an 'aoi' is 'aíocht'.
