HeyRuaHow to say “trained” in Irish
- Irish:
- oilte
- English:
- trained, skilled
- Word type:
- adjective
- More trained:
- níos oilte
- Most trained:
- is oilte
- Pronunciation:
- “IL-cha” /ɛl̠ʲtʲə/
What does “oilte” mean?
“Oilte” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trained
- Having been taught the skills needed for a job or activity.Also: qualified, educated.
1 other meaning: skilled
- 2skilled
- Good at something because of practice and training.Also: expert, accomplished, proficient.
“Oilte” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is oilte after múinteoir (teacher, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, oilte.
More trained, most trained, very trained
Tá sí níos oilte ná a deartháir. She is more skilled than her brother.
| more trained | níos oilte | in the past tense: ní b'oilte |
|---|---|---|
| most trained | is oilte | in the past tense: ab oilte |
| as trained as | chomh hoilte le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very trained | an-oilte | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too trained | ró-oilte | ró- lenites |
“Oilte” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Trained in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trained?
The Irish for trained is oilte (pronounced “IL-cha”). It comes after the noun: múinteoir oilte, a trained teacher; bean oilte, a trained woman.
How do you say more trained and most trained in Irish?
níos oilte is more trained and is oilte is most trained. In the past tense they become ní b'oilte and ab oilte.
How do you say very trained in Irish?
an-oilte. Too trained is ró-oilte, and as trained as is chomh hoilte le.
Does oilte have more than one meaning?
Yes. Oilte can mean trained or skilled, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition goes with oilte?
Use ar for the skill: oilte ar an bhfidil, skilled at the fiddle. Use mar for a role: oilte mar dhochtúir, trained as a doctor.
