HeyRuaHow to say “Olympic athlete” in Irish
- Irish:
- Oilimpeach
- English:
- Olympic athlete, Olympian god
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-im-pyakh” /ˈɪlʲɪmʲpʲəx/
- Plural:
- Oilimpigh (Olympic athletes)
- Genitive singular:
- Oilimpigh, an Oilimpigh (e.g. bonn an Oilimpigh, the Olympic athlete's medal)
- Genitive plural:
- Oilimpeach, na nOilimpeach (e.g. traenáil na nOilimpeach, the training of the Olympic athletes)
What does “Oilimpeach” mean?
“Oilimpeach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Olympic athlete
- A person who competes in the Olympic Games.Also: Olympic competitor, Olympic champion.
1 other meaning: Olympian god
- 2Olympian god
- One of the gods of Greek mythology believed to live on Mount Olympus.Also: god of Olympus, Greek god.
“Oilimpeach” with the article
The plural of Olympic athlete in Irish is Oilimpigh. Here is Oilimpeach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oilimpeach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Oilimpeach, the Irish word for Olympic athlete.
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Olympic athlete in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Olympic athlete?
The Irish for Olympic athlete is Oilimpeach (pronounced “IL-im-pyakh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Oilimpigh. Depending on context it can also mean Olympian god.
How do you pronounce Oilimpeach in Irish?
Oilimpeach is said like “IL-im-pyakh” (IPA /ˈɪlʲɪmʲpʲəx/).
What is the plural of Olympic athlete in Irish?
The plural of Oilimpeach is Oilimpigh; with the article, na hOilimpigh means “the Olympic athletes”. The genitive plural is Oilimpeach, as in traenáil na nOilimpeach (the training of the Olympic athletes).
Does Oilimpeach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oilimpeach can mean Olympic athlete or Olympian god, depending on context; the first is the most common. Oilimpeach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Olympic.
Why does Oilimpeach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an tOilimpeach (the Olympic athlete), a hOilimpeach (her Olympic athlete), a nOilimpeach (their Olympic athlete), na hOilimpigh (the Olympic athletes).
How do I say 'the Olympic Games' in Irish?
The Games are na Cluichí Oilimpeacha, where Oilimpeach is used as an adjective; the noun Oilimpeach means a person, an Olympian.
