HeyRuaHow to say “youth” in Irish
- Irish:
- ógra
- English:
- youth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-gruh” /ˈoːɡɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- ógra, an ógra (e.g. baill an ógra, the members of the youth organisation)
What does “ógra” mean?
- youth
- Young people considered collectively, the young members of a community or organisation.Also: young people, the young, youth organisation.
Other Irish words for youth: óige (youth), ógánach (young man), óg (young person), stócach (youth)
“Ógra” with the article
Here is ógra after the article (an t-alt).
“Ógra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ógra, the Irish word for youth.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Youth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for youth?
The Irish for youth is ógra (pronounced “OH-gruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ógra in Irish?
Ógra is said like “OH-gruh” (IPA /ˈoːɡɾˠə/).
Does ógra have a plural?
No plural form is given for ógra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ógra sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ógra (the youth), a hógra (her youth), a n-ógra (their youth).
What is the difference between 'ógra' and 'óige'?
'Óige' usually means youth as a period of life (i m'óige, in my youth), while 'ógra' means young people as a group. 'Óige' can also be used collectively, as in 'óige na tíre' (the young people of the country).
