HeyRuaHow to say “hotelier” in Irish
- Irish:
- óstlannaí
- English:
- hotelier
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OHST-lun-ee” /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- óstlannaithe (hoteliers)
- Genitive singular:
- óstlannaí, an óstlannaí (e.g. oifig an óstlannaí, the hotelier's office)
- Genitive plural:
- óstlannaithe, na n-óstlannaithe (e.g. cumann na n-óstlannaithe, the hoteliers' association)
What does “óstlannaí” mean?
- hotelier
- A person who owns or runs a hotel.Also: hotel keeper, hotel owner, hotel manager.
Other Irish words for hotelier: óstóir (innkeeper)
“Óstlannaí” with the article
The plural of hotelier in Irish is óstlannaithe. Here is óstlannaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óstlannaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óstlannaí, the Irish word for hotelier.
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Hotelier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for hotelier?
The Irish for hotelier is óstlannaí (pronounced “OHST-lun-ee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óstlannaithe.
How do you pronounce óstlannaí in Irish?
Óstlannaí is said like “OHST-lun-ee” (IPA /ˈoːsˠt̪ˠl̪ˠən̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of hotelier in Irish?
The plural of óstlannaí is óstlannaithe; with the article, na hóstlannaithe means “the hoteliers”. The genitive plural is óstlannaithe, as in cumann na n-óstlannaithe (the hoteliers' association).
Why does óstlannaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óstlannaí (the hotelier), a hóstlannaí (her hotelier), a n-óstlannaí (their hotelier), na hóstlannaithe (the hoteliers).
What is the difference between 'óstlannaí' and 'óstóir'?
'Óstlannaí' is a hotelier, someone who runs an 'óstlann' (hotel), while 'óstóir' usually means a host or innkeeper, often a publican.
