HeyRuaHow to say “oratory” in Irish
- Irish:
- óráidíocht
- English:
- oratory
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-raw-dee-ukht” /ˈoːɾˠaːdʲiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- óráidíochta, na hóráidíochta (e.g. comórtas óráidíochta, oratory competition)
What does “óráidíocht” mean?
- oratory
- The art or practice of making speeches in public, especially formal or eloquent ones.Also: public speaking, speechmaking, rhetoric, elocution.
“Óráidíocht” with the article
Here is óráidíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an óráidíocht
the oratory
No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an
“Óráidíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óráidíocht, the Irish word for oratory.
Bhí sí go maith ag an óráidíocht ar scoil.
She was good at public speaking at school.
Ghlac sé páirt i gcomórtas óráidíochta.
He took part in an oratory competition.
Is ealaín í an óráidíocht.
Oratory is an art.
Tá tallann iontach aige don óráidíocht.
He has a great talent for oratory.
Bhuaigh mo dheirfiúr duais san óráidíocht.
My sister won a prize in public speaking.
Ní maith liom óráidíocht os comhair slua.
I don't like speaking in front of a crowd.
Bhí óráidíocht an pholaiteora an-chumhachtach.
The politician's oratory was very powerful.
Other nouns in Irish
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Oratory in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oratory?
The Irish for oratory is óráidíocht (pronounced “OH-raw-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce óráidíocht in Irish?
Óráidíocht is said like “OH-raw-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈoːɾˠaːdʲiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does óráidíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for óráidíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does óráidíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óráidíocht (the oratory), a hóráidíocht (her oratory), a n-óráidíocht (their oratory).
What is the difference between óráid and óráidíocht?
Óráid is a single speech, while óráidíocht is the art or practice of speechmaking, oratory in general.
