HeyRuaHow to say “office” in Irish
- Irish:
- oifig
- English:
- office, position
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IF-ig” /ˈɛfʲɪɟ/
- Plural:
- oifigí (offices)
- Genitive singular:
- oifige, na hoifige (e.g. doras na hoifige, the office door)
- Genitive plural:
- oifigí, na n-oifigí (e.g. bloc oifigí, an office block)
What does “oifig” mean?
“Oifig” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- office
- A room or building where people work at desks, or where an organisation does its business.Also: bureau, workplace.
1 other meaning: position
- 2position
- An official post or position of authority that someone holds.Also: office, post, function.
Other Irish words for office: gníomhaireacht (agency)
“Oifig” with the article
The plural of office in Irish is oifigí. Here is oifig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oifig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oifig, the Irish word for office.
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Office in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for office?
The Irish for office is oifig (pronounced “IF-ig”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is oifigí. Depending on context it can also mean position.
How do you pronounce oifig in Irish?
Oifig is said like “IF-ig” (IPA /ˈɛfʲɪɟ/).
What is the plural of office in Irish?
The plural of oifig is oifigí; with the article, na hoifigí means “the offices”. The genitive plural is oifigí, as in bloc oifigí (an office block).
Does oifig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oifig can mean office or position, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oifig sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oifig (the office), a hoifig (her office), a n-oifig (their office), na hoifigí (the offices).
What is the difference between oifig and oifigeach?
Oifig is the place, an office, while oifigeach is a person, an officer or official.
Why is it 'm'oifig' and not 'mo oifig'?
Both occur; the Caighdeán writes m'oifig, eliding mo before a vowel, so 'Tá m'oifig thuas staighre' is standard.
