HeyRuaHow to say “heir” in Irish
- Irish:
- oidhre
- English:
- heir
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AY-ruh” /ˈaiɾʲə/
- Plural:
- oidhrí (heirs)
- Genitive singular:
- oidhre, an oidhre (e.g. ainm an oidhre, the name of the heir)
- Genitive plural:
- oidhrí, na n-oidhrí (e.g. cearta na n-oidhrí, the rights of the heirs)
What does “oidhre” mean?
- heir
- A person who inherits, or is entitled to inherit, property, a title or a position from someone.Also: heiress, successor, inheritor.
“Oidhre” with the article
The plural of heir in Irish is oidhrí. Here is oidhre after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oidhre” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oidhre, the Irish word for heir.
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Heir in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for heir?
The Irish for heir is oidhre (pronounced “AY-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oidhrí.
How do you pronounce oidhre in Irish?
Oidhre is said like “AY-ruh” (IPA /ˈaiɾʲə/).
What is the plural of heir in Irish?
The plural of oidhre is oidhrí; with the article, na hoidhrí means “the heirs”. The genitive plural is oidhrí, as in cearta na n-oidhrí (the rights of the heirs).
Why does oidhre sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oidhre (the heir), a hoidhre (her heir), a n-oidhre (their heir), na hoidhrí (the heirs).
What is the difference between 'oidhre' and 'oidhreacht'?
'Oidhre' is the person who inherits, the heir, while 'oidhreacht' is what is inherited, the inheritance or heritage.
