HeyRuaHow to say “youth” in Irish
- Irish:
- óige
- English:
- youth, young people, youthfulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-geh” /ˈoːɟə/
- Plural:
- óigí (youths)
- Genitive singular:
- óige, na hóige (e.g. laethanta na hóige, the days of youth)
- Genitive plural:
- óigí, na n-óigí (e.g. cuimhní óigí éagsúla, memories of various youths)
What does “óige” mean?
“Óige” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- youth
- The period of life when a person is young, from childhood to early adulthood.Also: childhood, young days, adolescence, early life.
2 other meanings: young people or youthfulness
“Óige” with the article
The plural of youth in Irish is óigí. Here is óige after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óige” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óige, the Irish word for youth.
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Youth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for youth?
The Irish for youth is óige (pronounced “OH-geh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is óigí. Depending on context it can also mean young people or youthfulness.
How do you pronounce óige in Irish?
Óige is said like “OH-geh” (IPA /ˈoːɟə/).
What is the plural of youth in Irish?
The plural of óige is óigí; with the article, na hóigí means “the youths”. The genitive plural is óigí, as in cuimhní óigí éagsúla (memories of various youths).
Does óige have more than one meaning?
Yes. Óige can mean youth, young people or youthfulness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does óige sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óige (the youth), a hóige (her youth), a n-óige (their youth), na hóigí (the youths).
How do I say 'when I was young' using óige?
Say 'i m'óige' (in my youth), for example 'D'imir mé peil i m'óige', I played football when I was young.
What is the famous proverb with óige?
'Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí' means praise the young and they will come on, encouraging young people.
