HeyRuaHow to say “young person” in Irish
- Irish:
- óg
- English:
- young person, young of animals
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ohg” /oːɡ/
- Plural:
- óga (young people)
- Genitive singular:
- óig, an óig (e.g. cúram an óig, the care of the young person)
- Genitive plural:
- óg, na n-óg (e.g. cosaint na n-óg, the protection of the young)
What does “óg” mean?
“Óg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- young person
- A young person, a youth; used as a noun, often with the article, as in 'an t-óg'.Also: youth, youngster, young one.
1 other meaning: young of animals
- 2young of animals
- The offspring or young of an animal.Also: offspring, young animal, brood.
“Óg” with the article
The plural of young person in Irish is óga. Here is óg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óg, the Irish word for young person.
Other nouns in Irish
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Young person in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for young person?
The Irish for young person is óg (pronounced “ohg”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óga. Depending on context it can also mean young of animals.
How do you pronounce óg in Irish?
Óg is said like “ohg” (IPA /oːɡ/).
What is the plural of young person in Irish?
The plural of óg is óga; with the article, na hóga means “the young people”. The genitive plural is óg, as in cosaint na n-óg (the protection of the young).
Does óg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Óg can mean young person or young of animals, depending on context; the first is the most common. Óg also has its own entry as an adjective meaning young.
Why does óg sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óg (the young person), a hóg (her young person), a n-óg (their young person), na hóga (the young people).
How is 'óg' as a noun different from 'óige'?
'An t-óg' or 'na hóga' refers to young people or young creatures, while 'óige' is the abstract noun meaning youth as a time of life, as in 'i m'óige', in my youth.
