HeyRuaHow to say “hospitality” in Irish
- Irish:
- óstaíocht
- English:
- hospitality
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHS-tee-ukht” /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- óstaíochta, na hóstaíochta (e.g. earnáil na hóstaíochta, the hospitality sector)
What does “óstaíocht” mean?
- hospitality
- The business or practice of looking after guests, especially in hotels, pubs and restaurants.Also: hotel trade, catering, hospitality industry, innkeeping.
Other Irish words for hospitality: aíocht (hospitality), fáilteachas (hospitality)
“Óstaíocht” with the article
Here is óstaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Óstaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óstaíocht, the Irish word for hospitality.
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Hospitality in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hospitality?
The Irish for hospitality is óstaíocht (pronounced “OHS-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce óstaíocht in Irish?
Óstaíocht is said like “OHS-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does óstaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for óstaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does óstaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óstaíocht (the hospitality), a hóstaíocht (her hospitality), a n-óstaíocht (their hospitality).
Is óstaíocht the same as fáilteachas?
Óstaíocht usually means the hospitality trade (hotels, pubs, catering), while fáilteachas or féile refers to the personal quality of being welcoming and generous to guests.
