HeyRuaHow to say “oboist” in Irish
- Irish:
- óbóir
- English:
- oboist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-bohr” /ˈoːboːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- óbóirí (oboists)
- Genitive singular:
- óbóra, an óbóra (e.g. uirlis an óbóra, the oboist's instrument)
- Genitive plural:
- óbóirí, na n-óbóirí (e.g. cumann na n-óbóirí, the oboists' association)
What does “óbóir” mean?
- oboist
- A person who plays the oboe.Also: oboe player, oboe-player.
“Óbóir” with the article
The plural of oboist in Irish is óbóirí. Here is óbóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óbóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óbóir, the Irish word for oboist.
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Oboist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oboist?
The Irish for oboist is óbóir (pronounced “OH-bohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óbóirí.
How do you pronounce óbóir in Irish?
Óbóir is said like “OH-bohr” (IPA /ˈoːboːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of oboist in Irish?
The plural of óbóir is óbóirí; with the article, na hóbóirí means “the oboists”. The genitive plural is óbóirí, as in cumann na n-óbóirí (the oboists' association).
Why does óbóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óbóir (the oboist), a hóbóir (her oboist), a n-óbóir (their oboist), na hóbóirí (the oboists).
What is the difference between 'óbóir' and 'óbó'?
'Óbó' is the instrument, the oboe, while 'óbóir' is the person who plays it, the oboist.
