HeyRuaHow to say “open” in Irish
- Irish:
- oscailteach
- English:
- open, open-handed, dehiscent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More open:
- níos oscailtí
- Most open:
- is oscailtí
- Plural:
- oscailteacha
- Pronunciation:
- “US-kal-chukh” /ˈɔskəlʲtʲəx/
What does “oscailteach” mean?
“Oscailteach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- open
- Frank and candid in manner, not hiding one's thoughts.Also: frank, candid, forthcoming.
“Oscailteach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oscailteach after fear (man, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oscailteacha.
More open, most open, very open
Tá sí níos oscailtí ná a deartháir. She is more open than her brother.
| more open | níos oscailtí | in the past tense: ní b'oscailtí |
|---|---|---|
| most open | is oscailtí | in the past tense: ab oscailtí |
| as open as | chomh hoscailteach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very open | an-oscailteach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too open | ró-oscailteach | ró- lenites |
“Oscailteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Open in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for open?
The Irish for open is oscailteach (pronounced “US-kal-chukh”). It comes after the noun: fear oscailteach, an open man; bean oscailteach, an open woman.
How do you say more open and most open in Irish?
níos oscailtí is more open and is oscailtí is most open. In the past tense they become ní b'oscailtí and ab oscailtí.
What is the plural of oscailteach?
With a plural noun oscailteach becomes oscailteacha: fir oscailteacha, mná oscailteacha.
How do you say very open in Irish?
an-oscailteach. Too open is ró-oscailteach, and as open as is chomh hoscailteach le.
Does oscailteach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oscailteach can mean open, open-handed or dehiscent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between oscailteach and oscailte?
Oscailte means physically open, as in 'doras oscailte' (an open door), while oscailteach describes an open, frank person.
