HeyRuaHow to say “opening” in Irish
- Irish:
- oscailt
- English:
- opening, aperture
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- oscail, to open (ag oscailt, opening)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “US-kil-tch” /ˈɔsˠkəlʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- oscailte, na hoscailte (e.g. am oscailte an tsiopa, the shop's opening time)
What does “oscailt” mean?
“Oscailt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- opening
- The act of opening something; the verbal noun of the verb 'oscail' (open).Also: open, unlocking, act of opening.
2 other meanings: aperture
“Oscailt” as a verbal noun
After ag, oscailt means opening: it is the verbal noun of the verb oscail (to open). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Oscailt” with the article
Here is oscailt after the article (an t-alt).
“Oscailt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oscailt, the Irish word for opening.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “oscailt”
Opening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for opening?
The Irish for opening is oscailt (pronounced “US-kil-tch”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean aperture.
How do you pronounce oscailt in Irish?
Oscailt is said like “US-kil-tch” (IPA /ˈɔsˠkəlʲtʲ/).
Does oscailt have a plural?
No plural form is given for oscailt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does oscailt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oscailt can mean opening or aperture, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oscailt sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an oscailt (the opening), a hoscailt (her opening), a n-oscailt (their opening).
How do I say that a shop is open?
Use 'ar oscailt': 'Tá an siopa ar oscailt' means the shop is open. The adjective 'oscailte' is also used, as in 'doras oscailte' (an open door).
