HeyRuaHow to say “host” in Irish
- Irish:
- óstach
- English:
- host
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHS-tukh” /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- óstaigh (hosts)
- Genitive singular:
- óstaigh, an óstaigh (e.g. teach an óstaigh, the host's house)
- Genitive plural:
- óstach, na n-óstach (e.g. fáilte na n-óstach, the hosts' welcome)
What does “óstach” mean?
- host
- A person who receives and entertains guests, for example at a party, event or programme.Also: hostess, entertainer of guests, presenter.
Other Irish words for host: láithreoir (presenter)
“Óstach” with the article
The plural of host in Irish is óstaigh. Here is óstach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óstach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óstach, the Irish word for host.
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Host in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for host?
The Irish for host is óstach (pronounced “OHS-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óstaigh.
How do you pronounce óstach in Irish?
Óstach is said like “OHS-tukh” (IPA /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of host in Irish?
The plural of óstach is óstaigh; with the article, na hóstaigh means “the hosts”. The genitive plural is óstach, as in fáilte na n-óstach (the hosts' welcome).
Why does óstach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óstach (the host), a hóstach (her host), a n-óstach (their host), na hóstaigh (the hosts).
Is 'óstach' related to 'óstán'?
Yes, both come from 'óst', a lodging or inn: 'óstán' is a hotel, while 'óstach' is a person who hosts guests.
What is the opposite of 'óstach'?
The guest is 'aoi', for example 'an t-óstach agus na haíonna', the host and the guests.
