HeyRuaHow to say “officer” in Irish
- Irish:
- oifigeach
- English:
- officer, official
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IF-ig-ukh” /ˈɛfʲɪɟəx/
- Plural:
- oifigigh (officers)
- Genitive singular:
- oifigigh, an oifigigh (e.g. éide an oifigigh, the officer's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- oifigeach, na n-oifigeach (e.g. cruinniú na n-oifigeach, the officers' meeting)
What does “oifigeach” mean?
“Oifigeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- officer
- A person holding a position of authority in the army, police or another service.Also: army officer, police officer, military officer.
1 other meaning: official
- 2official
- A person who holds an office or post in an organisation, company or government department.Also: office-holder, functionary, executive.
“Oifigeach” with the article
The plural of officer in Irish is oifigigh. Here is oifigeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oifigeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oifigeach, the Irish word for officer.
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Officer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for officer?
The Irish for officer is oifigeach (pronounced “IF-ig-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oifigigh. Depending on context it can also mean official.
How do you pronounce oifigeach in Irish?
Oifigeach is said like “IF-ig-ukh” (IPA /ˈɛfʲɪɟəx/).
What is the plural of officer in Irish?
The plural of oifigeach is oifigigh; with the article, na hoifigigh means “the officers”. The genitive plural is oifigeach, as in cruinniú na n-oifigeach (the officers' meeting).
Does oifigeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oifigeach can mean officer or official, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oifigeach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oifigeach (the officer), a hoifigeach (her officer), a n-oifigeach (their officer), na hoifigigh (the officers).
What is the difference between oifigeach and oifig?
Oifig means an office (the place), while oifigeach is the person, an officer or official, who holds a post.
How do I say 'an official' as in a civil servant?
Oifigeach covers this, for example oifigeach rialtais, though feidhmeannach is also used for an official or executive.
