HeyRuaHow to say “octave” in Irish
- Irish:
- ochtach
- English:
- octave
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-tukh” /ˈɔxt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ochtacha (octaves)
- Genitive singular:
- ochtaí, an ochtaí (e.g. barr an ochtaí, the top of the octave)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtach, na n-ochtach (e.g. raon na n-ochtach, the range of the octaves)
What does “ochtach” mean?
- 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, eighth.
“Ochtach” with the article
The plural of octave in Irish is ochtacha. Here is ochtach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ochtach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ochtach, 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 ochtach (pronounced “OKH-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ochtacha.
How do you pronounce ochtach in Irish?
Ochtach is said like “OKH-tukh” (IPA /ˈɔxt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of octave in Irish?
The plural of ochtach is ochtacha; with the article, na hochtacha means “the octaves”. The genitive plural is ochtach, as in raon na n-ochtach (the range of the octaves).
Why does ochtach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ochtach (the octave), a hochtach (her octave), a n-ochtach (their octave), na hochtacha (the octaves).
Is 'ochtach' related to 'ocht'?
Yes, 'ochtach' comes from 'ocht' (eight), because an octave covers eight notes of the scale.
