HeyRuaHow to say “oboe” in Irish
- Irish:
- óbó
- English:
- oboe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OH-boh” /ˈoːbˠoː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- óbónna (oboes)
- Genitive singular:
- óbó, an óbó (e.g. fuaim an óbó, the sound of the oboe)
- Genitive plural:
- óbónna, na n-óbónna (e.g. ceol na n-óbónna, the music of the oboes)
What does “óbó” mean?
- oboe
- A woodwind musical instrument with a double reed and a high, clear sound.Also: woodwind instrument, double reed instrument.
“Óbó” with the article
The plural of oboe in Irish is óbónna. Here is óbó after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an t-óbó
the oboe
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
na hóbónna
the oboes
Plural: na adds h before a vowel
“Óbó” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óbó, the Irish word for oboe.
Seinneann mo dheirfiúr an t-óbó.
My sister plays the oboe.
Cheannaigh sé óbó nua inné.
He bought a new oboe yesterday.
Is breá liom fuaim an óbó.
I love the sound of the oboe.
Tá dhá óbó sa cheolfhoireann.
There are two oboes in the orchestra.
D'fhág mé m'óbó ar an mbus.
I left my oboe on the bus.
Tá ceacht óbó agam gach Máirt.
I have an oboe lesson every Tuesday.
Bhí na hóbónna rólag sa chleachtadh.
The oboes were too quiet at the rehearsal.
Other nouns in Irish
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Oboe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for oboe?
The Irish for oboe is óbó (pronounced “OH-boh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is óbónna.
How do you pronounce óbó in Irish?
Óbó is said like “OH-boh” (IPA /ˈoːbˠoː/).
What is the plural of oboe in Irish?
The plural of óbó is óbónna; with the article, na hóbónna means “the oboes”. The genitive plural is óbónna, as in ceol na n-óbónna (the music of the oboes).
Why does óbó sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-óbó (the oboe), a hóbó (her oboe), a n-óbó (their oboe), na hóbónna (the oboes).
How do I say 'play the oboe' in Irish?
Use the verb seinn with the article: seinnim an t-óbó, 'I play the oboe'.
