HeyRuaHow to say “hotel” in Irish
- Irish:
- óstlann
- English:
- hotel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHST-lun” /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- óstlanna (hotels)
- Genitive singular:
- óstlainne, na hóstlainne (e.g. bainisteoir na hóstlainne, the manager of the hotel)
- Genitive plural:
- óstlann, na n-óstlann (e.g. praghsanna óstlann, hotel prices)
What does “óstlann” mean?
- hotel
- A building where people pay to stay overnight and often to eat meals.Also: inn, guesthouse, lodging.
Other Irish words for hotel: óstán (hotel)
“Óstlann” with the article
The plural of hotel in Irish is óstlanna. Here is óstlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óstlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óstlann, the Irish word for hotel.
Other nouns in Irish
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Hotel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hotel?
The Irish for hotel is óstlann (pronounced “OHST-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is óstlanna.
How do you pronounce óstlann in Irish?
Óstlann is said like “OHST-lun” (IPA /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of hotel in Irish?
The plural of óstlann is óstlanna; with the article, na hóstlanna means “the hotels”. The genitive plural is óstlann, as in praghsanna óstlann (hotel prices).
Why does óstlann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óstlann (the hotel), a hóstlann (her hotel), a n-óstlann (their hotel), na hóstlanna (the hotels).
What is the difference between 'óstlann' and 'óstán'?
Both mean hotel; 'óstlann' is the standard modern term, while 'óstán' is also widely used and can mean an inn.
