HeyRuaHow to say “trouser leg” in Irish
- Irish:
- osán
- English:
- trouser leg, hose
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “uh-SAWN” /ɔˈsˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- osáin (trouser legs)
- Genitive singular:
- osáin, an osáin (e.g. bun an osáin, the bottom of the trouser leg)
- Genitive plural:
- osán, na n-osán (e.g. fad na n-osán, the length of the trouser legs)
What does “osán” mean?
“Osán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trouser leg
- One of the two parts of a pair of trousers that covers a leg.Also: leg of trousers, pant leg.
2 other meanings: hose
- 2hose
- A stocking or close-fitting covering for the leg, especially in older dress.Also: stocking, legging.
- 3hose
- A flexible tube for carrying liquid or air, as in a car's brakes.Also: tube, pipe.
“Osán” with the article
The plural of trouser leg in Irish is osáin. Here is osán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Osán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using osán, the Irish word for trouser leg.
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Trouser leg in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trouser leg?
The Irish for trouser leg is osán (pronounced “uh-SAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is osáin. Depending on context it can also mean hose.
How do you pronounce osán in Irish?
Osán is said like “uh-SAWN” (IPA /ɔˈsˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of trouser leg in Irish?
The plural of osán is osáin; with the article, na hosáin means “the trouser legs”. The genitive plural is osán, as in fad na n-osán (the length of the trouser legs).
Does osán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Osán can mean trouser leg or hose, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does osán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-osán (the trouser leg), a hosán (her trouser leg), a n-osán (their trouser leg), na hosáin (the trouser legs).
Is 'osán' the same as 'píobán' for a garden hose?
No, a garden hose is usually 'píobán'; 'osán' mainly means a trouser leg, with 'osán' used for hoses mostly in technical terms like 'osán coscáin'.
