HeyRuaHow to say “young man” in Irish
- Irish:
- ógánach
- English:
- young man, juvenile, crafty fellow
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-gaw-nukh” /ˈoːɡaːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- ógánaigh (young men)
- Genitive singular:
- ógánaigh, an ógánaigh (e.g. ainm an ógánaigh, the young man's name)
- Genitive plural:
- ógánach, na n-ógánach (e.g. cumann na n-ógánach, the young men's association)
What does “ógánach” mean?
“Ógánach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- young man
- A young man or youth, usually in his teens or early adulthood.Also: youth, youngster, adolescent, lad.
2 other meanings: juvenile or crafty fellow
“Ógánach” with the article
The plural of young man in Irish is ógánaigh. Here is ógánach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ógánach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ógánach, the Irish word for young man.
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Young man in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for young man?
The Irish for young man is ógánach (pronounced “OH-gaw-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ógánaigh. Depending on context it can also mean juvenile or crafty fellow.
How do you pronounce ógánach in Irish?
Ógánach is said like “OH-gaw-nukh” (IPA /ˈoːɡaːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of young man in Irish?
The plural of ógánach is ógánaigh; with the article, na hógánaigh means “the young men”. The genitive plural is ógánach, as in cumann na n-ógánach (the young men's association).
Does ógánach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ógánach can mean young man, juvenile or crafty fellow, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ógánach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ógánach (the young man), a hógánach (her young man), a n-ógánach (their young man), na hógánaigh (the young men).
What is the difference between ógánach and déagóir?
Déagóir specifically means a teenager of either sex, while ógánach usually means a young man or youth more generally.
Can ógánach be used for a girl?
Normally no; for a young woman use ógbhean or cailín.
