HeyRuaHow to say “skill” in Irish
- Irish:
- oilteanas
- English:
- skill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-tyuh-nuss” /ˈɛlʲtʲənˠəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- oilteanais, an oilteanais (e.g. easpa oilteanais, lack of skill)
What does “oilteanas” mean?
- skill
- Skill or expertise gained through training and practice.Also: expertise, proficiency, training, accomplishment.
Other Irish words for skill: scil (skill)
“Oilteanas” with the article
Here is oilteanas after the article (an t-alt).
“Oilteanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oilteanas, the Irish word for skill.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skill?
The Irish for skill is oilteanas (pronounced “IL-tyuh-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce oilteanas in Irish?
Oilteanas is said like “IL-tyuh-nuss” (IPA /ˈɛlʲtʲənˠəsˠ/).
Does oilteanas have a plural?
No plural form is given for oilteanas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does oilteanas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oilteanas (the skill), a hoilteanas (her skill), a n-oilteanas (their skill).
How does 'oilteanas' differ from 'scil'?
Both mean skill, but 'oilteanas' stresses skill gained through training (from 'oilte', trained), while 'scil' is the more everyday word for a specific skill.
