HeyRuaHow to say “orange” in Irish
- Irish:
- oráiste
- English:
- orange
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OR-aw-shtcheh” /ˈɔɾˠɑːʃtʲə/
- Plural:
- oráistí (oranges)
- Genitive singular:
- oráiste, an oráiste (e.g. craiceann an oráiste, the peel of the orange)
- Genitive plural:
- oráistí, na n-oráistí (e.g. mála na n-oráistí, the bag of oranges)
What does “oráiste” mean?
“Oráiste” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- orange
- A round, juicy citrus fruit with a thick orange-coloured peel.Also: orange fruit, citrus fruit.
1 other meaning:
- 2orange
- The colour between red and yellow, like the colour of the fruit.Also: orange colour.
Other Irish words for orange: flannbhuí (orange)
“Oráiste” with the article
The plural of orange in Irish is oráistí. Here is oráiste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oráiste” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oráiste, the Irish word for orange.
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Orange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for orange?
The Irish for orange is oráiste (pronounced “OR-aw-shtcheh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oráistí.
How do you pronounce oráiste in Irish?
Oráiste is said like “OR-aw-shtcheh” (IPA /ˈɔɾˠɑːʃtʲə/).
What is the plural of orange in Irish?
The plural of oráiste is oráistí; with the article, na horáistí means “the oranges”. The genitive plural is oráistí, as in mála na n-oráistí (the bag of oranges).
Why does oráiste sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oráiste (the orange), a horáiste (her orange), a n-oráiste (their orange), na horáistí (the oranges).
How do I say 'an orange shirt' in Irish?
Use the adjective form: 'léine oráiste' or 'léine flannbhuí', where oráiste simply follows the noun.
