HeyRuaHow to say “eight” in Irish
- Irish:
- ocht
- English:
- eight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “okht” /ɔxt̪/
- Plural:
- ochtanna (eights)
- Genitive singular:
- ocht, an ocht (e.g. cearnóg an ocht, the square of eight)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtanna, na n-ochtanna (e.g. suim na n-ochtanna, the sum of the eights)
What does “ocht” mean?
- eight
- The number eight, or the figure 8, used as a noun, for example when counting, telling the time or naming a card.Also: number eight, figure eight, 8.
“Ocht” with the article
The plural of eight in Irish is ochtanna. Here is ocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ocht, the Irish word for eight.
Other nouns in Irish
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Eight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for eight?
The Irish for eight is ocht (pronounced “okht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ochtanna.
How do you pronounce ocht in Irish?
Ocht is said like “okht” (IPA /ɔxt̪/).
What is the plural of eight in Irish?
The plural of ocht is ochtanna; with the article, na hochtanna means “the eights”. The genitive plural is ochtanna, as in suim na n-ochtanna (the sum of the eights).
Why does ocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ocht (the eight), a hocht (her eight), a n-ocht (their eight), na hochtanna (the eights).
What is the difference between 'ocht' and 'ochtar'?
'Ocht' is the number eight, used with nouns (ocht gcapall), while 'ochtar' means eight people (ochtar ban).
Why do I see 'a hocht'?
When counting or telling time without a noun, the particle 'a' is used and prefixes h: a hocht, a hocht a chlog.
