HeyRuaHow to say “teacher” in Irish
- Irish:
- oide
- English:
- teacher, foster father
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ED-yuh” /ˈɛdʲə/
- Plural:
- oidí (teachers)
- Genitive singular:
- oide, an oide (e.g. comhairle an oide, the teacher's advice)
- Genitive plural:
- oidí, na n-oidí (e.g. cumann na n-oidí, the teachers' association)
What does “oide” mean?
“Oide” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- teacher
- A person who teaches or instructs others, especially a tutor or schoolteacher (literary or formal).Also: tutor, instructor, mentor, coach.
1 other meaning: foster father
- 2foster father
- A man who brings up a child who is not his own; also used for a godfather or spiritual guide in set phrases.Also: fosterer, guardian, godfather.
Other Irish words for teacher: múinteoir (teacher)
“Oide” with the article
The plural of teacher in Irish is oidí. Here is oide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Oide” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using oide, the Irish word for teacher.
Other nouns in Irish
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Teacher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teacher?
The Irish for teacher is oide (pronounced “ED-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is oidí. Depending on context it can also mean foster father.
How do you pronounce oide in Irish?
Oide is said like “ED-yuh” (IPA /ˈɛdʲə/).
What is the plural of teacher in Irish?
The plural of oide is oidí; with the article, na hoidí means “the teachers”. The genitive plural is oidí, as in cumann na n-oidí (the teachers' association).
Does oide have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oide can mean teacher or foster father, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does oide sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-oide (the teacher), a hoide (her teacher), a n-oide (their teacher), na hoidí (the teachers).
Is 'oide' the same as 'múinteoir'?
Both mean teacher, but 'múinteoir' is the everyday word, while 'oide' is more formal or literary and also suggests a mentor or tutor.
How is 'oide' related to 'oideachas'?
'Oideachas' (education) and 'oideas' (instruction) come from the same root as 'oide', the one who instructs.
