HeyRuaHow to say “object” in Irish
- Irish:
- oibiacht
- English:
- object
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “ib-ee-AKHT” /ˈɛbʲiəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- oibiachtaí (objects)
- Genitive singular:
- oibiachta, na hoibiachta (e.g. áit na hoibiachta, the position of the object)
- Genitive plural:
- oibiachtaí, na n-oibiachtaí (e.g. liosta na n-oibiachtaí, the list of objects)
What does “oibiacht” mean?
“Oibiacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- object
- In grammar, the noun or pronoun that receives the action of a verb.Also: grammatical object, direct object.
“Oibiacht” with the article
The plural of object in Irish is oibiachtaí. Here is oibiacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oibiacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oibiacht, the Irish word for object.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Object in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for object?
The Irish for object is oibiacht (pronounced “ib-ee-AKHT”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oibiachtaí.
How do you pronounce oibiacht in Irish?
Oibiacht is said like “ib-ee-AKHT” (IPA /ˈɛbʲiəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of object in Irish?
The plural of oibiacht is oibiachtaí; with the article, na hoibiachtaí means “the objects”. The genitive plural is oibiachtaí, as in liosta na n-oibiachtaí (the list of objects).
Why does oibiacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oibiacht (the object), a hoibiacht (her object), a n-oibiacht (their object), na hoibiachtaí (the objects).
Is 'oibiacht' used for a physical object like a cup?
Not usually: for an everyday thing use 'rud' or 'réad'. 'Oibiacht' is a technical term in grammar, philosophy and computing.
