HeyRuaHow to say “member of the Orange Order” in Irish
- Irish:
- Oráisteach
- English:
- member of the Orange Order
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “aw-RAWSH-tyakh” /oːˈɾˠaːʃtʲəx/
- Plural:
- Oráistigh (members of the Orange Order)
- Genitive singular:
- Oráistigh, an Oráistigh (e.g. hata an Oráistigh, the Orange Order member's hat)
- Genitive plural:
- Oráisteach, na nOráisteach (e.g. paráid na nOráisteach, the parade of the Orange Order members)
What does “Oráisteach” mean?
- member of the Orange Order
- A person who belongs to the Orange Order, a Protestant fraternal organisation found mainly in Northern Ireland.Also: orange order member, orange marcher, orange lodge member.
“Oráisteach” with the article
The plural of member of the Orange Order in Irish is Oráistigh. Here is Oráisteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oráisteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Oráisteach, the Irish word for member of the Orange Order.
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Member of the Orange Order in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for member of the Orange Order?
The Irish for member of the Orange Order is Oráisteach (pronounced “aw-RAWSH-tyakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Oráistigh.
How do you pronounce Oráisteach in Irish?
Oráisteach is said like “aw-RAWSH-tyakh” (IPA /oːˈɾˠaːʃtʲəx/).
What is the plural of member of the Orange Order in Irish?
The plural of Oráisteach is Oráistigh; with the article, na hOráistigh means “the members of the Orange Order”. The genitive plural is Oráisteach, as in paráid na nOráisteach (the parade of the Orange Order members).
Does Oráisteach have more than one meaning?
Oráisteach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Orange.
Why does Oráisteach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tOráisteach (the member of the Orange Order), a hOráisteach (her member of the Orange Order), a nOráisteach (their member of the Orange Order), na hOráistigh (the members of the Orange Order).
Is 'Oráisteach' the same as 'oráiste'?
No. 'Oráiste' is the fruit or the colour orange, while 'Oráisteach' as a noun means a member of the Orange Order.
