Ostair
See also: òstair
Irish
Etymology
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Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɔsˠt̪ˠəɾʲ/
Proper noun
An Ostair f (genitive na hOstaire)
- Austria (a country in Central Europe)
Usage notes
Always preceded by the definite article.
Declension
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Derived terms
Mutation
| radical | eclipsis | with h-prothesis | with t-prothesis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ostair | nOstair | hOstair | not applicable |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Modern Irish.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
Further reading
- Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “Ostair”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN
- de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1959) “Ostair”, in English-Irish Dictionary, An Gúm
- “Ostair”, in New English-Irish Dictionary, Foras na Gaeilge, 2013–2025
Scottish Gaelic
Proper noun
An Ostair f
- Austria (a country in Central Europe)