HeyRuaHow to say “octave” in Irish
- Irish:
- ochtáibh
- English:
- octave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-taw-iv” /ˈɔxtˠaːvʲ/
- Plural:
- ochtáibhí (octaves)
- Genitive singular:
- ochtáibhe, na hochtáibhe (e.g. nótaí na hochtáibhe, the notes of the octave)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtáibhí, na n-ochtáibhí (e.g. raon na n-ochtáibhí, the range of the octaves)
What does “ochtáibh” mean?
“Ochtáibh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- octave
- In music, the interval of eight notes between one note and the next note of the same name, higher or lower.Also: musical octave, eight notes.
1 other meaning:
- 2octave
- In church usage, the eight days following a major feast, or the eighth day after it.Also: octave of a feast, eight days.
“Ochtáibh” with the article
The plural of octave in Irish is ochtáibhí. Here is ochtáibh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ochtáibh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ochtáibh, the Irish word for octave.
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Octave in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for octave?
The Irish for octave is ochtáibh (pronounced “OKH-taw-iv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ochtáibhí.
How do you pronounce ochtáibh in Irish?
Ochtáibh is said like “OKH-taw-iv” (IPA /ˈɔxtˠaːvʲ/).
What is the plural of octave in Irish?
The plural of ochtáibh is ochtáibhí; with the article, na hochtáibhí means “the octaves”. The genitive plural is ochtáibhí, as in raon na n-ochtáibhí (the range of the octaves).
Why does ochtáibh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ochtáibh (the octave), a hochtáibh (her octave), a n-ochtáibh (their octave), na hochtáibhí (the octaves).
Is 'ochtáibh' related to the number eight?
Yes, like English 'octave' it comes from the idea of eight, compare 'ocht' (eight): an octave spans eight notes of the scale.
