Oasis in Irish (Ósais): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for oasis?

The Irish for oasis is ósais (pronounced “OH-sish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ósaisí. Depending on context it can also mean oasis (figurative).

Q: What is the plural of oasis in Irish?

The plural of ósais is ósaisí; with the article, na hósaisí means “the oases”. The genitive plural is ósaisí, as in líon na n-ósaisí (the number of oases).

Q: Does ósais have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ósais can mean oasis or oasis (figurative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “oasis” in Irish

Irish:: ósais
English:: oasis, oasis (figurative)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “OH-sish” /ˈoːsˠəʃ/

Various forms

Plural:: ósaisí (oases)
Genitive singular:: ósaise, na hósaise (e.g. uisce na hósaise, the water of the oasis)
Genitive plural:: ósaisí, na n-ósaisí (e.g. líon na n-ósaisí, the number of oases)

What does “ósais” mean?

“Ósais” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

oasis: A fertile place in a desert where there is water and plants grow.Also: desert spring, fertile spot.

1 other meaning: oasis (figurative)

2oasis (figurative): A pleasant, peaceful place or period that is a relief from difficult surroundings.Also: oasis, haven, refuge.

“Ósais” with the article

The plural of oasis in Irish is ósaisí. Here is ósais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ósais

the oasis

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

na hósaisí

the oases

Plural: na adds h before a vowel

“Ósais” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ósais, the Irish word for oasis.

Chonaic siad ósais i bhfad uathu sa ghaineamhlach.

They saw an oasis far away in the desert.

Bhí crainn phailme timpeall na hósaise.

There were palm trees around the oasis.

Shroich na camaill an ósais faoi dheireadh.

The camels finally reached the oasis.

Tá go leor ósaisí sa Sahára.

There are many oases in the Sahara.

Chodlaíomar san ósais an oíche sin.

We slept at the oasis that night.

Is ósais shíochána é an gairdín seo.

This garden is an oasis of peace.

Bhí an t-uisce san ósais fuar agus glan.

The water in the oasis was cold and clean.

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Oasis in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for oasis?

The Irish for oasis is ósais (pronounced “OH-sish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ósaisí. Depending on context it can also mean oasis (figurative).

How do you pronounce ósais in Irish?

Ósais is said like “OH-sish” (IPA /ˈoːsˠəʃ/).

What is the plural of oasis in Irish?

The plural of ósais is ósaisí; with the article, na hósaisí means “the oases”. The genitive plural is ósaisí, as in líon na n-ósaisí (the number of oases).

Does ósais have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ósais can mean oasis or oasis (figurative), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ósais sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ósais (the oasis), a hósais (her oasis), a n-ósais (their oasis), na hósaisí (the oases).

Can 'ósais' be used figuratively as in English?

Yes, you can say 'ósais shíochána' for an oasis of peace, just as in English.

Oasis in Irish (Ósais): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage