HeyRuaHow to say “octagon” in Irish
- Irish:
- ochtagán
- English:
- octagon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-tuh-gawn” /ˈɔxt̪ˠəɡaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ochtagáin (octagons)
- Genitive singular:
- ochtagáin, an ochtagáin (e.g. taobhanna an ochtagáin, the sides of the octagon)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtagán, na n-ochtagán (e.g. taobhanna na n-ochtagán, the sides of the octagons)
What does “ochtagán” mean?
- octagon
- A flat shape with eight straight sides and eight angles.Also: eight-sided figure, eight-sided shape.
“Ochtagán” with the article
The plural of octagon in Irish is ochtagáin. Here is ochtagán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ochtagán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ochtagán, the Irish word for octagon.
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Octagon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for octagon?
The Irish for octagon is ochtagán (pronounced “OKH-tuh-gawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ochtagáin.
How do you pronounce ochtagán in Irish?
Ochtagán is said like “OKH-tuh-gawn” (IPA /ˈɔxt̪ˠəɡaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of octagon in Irish?
The plural of ochtagán is ochtagáin; with the article, na hochtagáin means “the octagons”. The genitive plural is ochtagán, as in taobhanna na n-ochtagán (the sides of the octagons).
Why does ochtagán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ochtagán (the octagon), a hochtagán (her octagon), a n-ochtagán (their octagon), na hochtagáin (the octagons).
How do I say 'octagonal' in Irish?
The adjective is 'ochtagánach', for example 'seomra ochtagánach', an octagonal room.
