HeyRuaHow to say “octet” in Irish
- Irish:
- ochtréad
- English:
- octet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OKHT-raid” /ˈɔxt̪ˠɾʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ochtréid (octets)
- Genitive singular:
- ochtréid, an ochtréid (e.g. baill an ochtréid, members of the octet)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtréad, na n-ochtréad (e.g. comórtas ochtréad, a competition for octets)
What does “ochtréad” mean?
- octet
- A group of eight singers or musicians, or a piece of music written for eight performers.Also: octette, group of eight.
“Ochtréad” with the article
The plural of octet in Irish is ochtréid. Here is ochtréad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ochtréad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ochtréad, the Irish word for octet.
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Octet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for octet?
The Irish for octet is ochtréad (pronounced “OKHT-raid”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ochtréid.
How do you pronounce ochtréad in Irish?
Ochtréad is said like “OKHT-raid” (IPA /ˈɔxt̪ˠɾʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of octet in Irish?
The plural of ochtréad is ochtréid; with the article, na hochtréid means “the octets”. The genitive plural is ochtréad, as in comórtas ochtréad (a competition for octets).
Why does ochtréad sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ochtréad (the octet), a hochtréad (her octet), a n-ochtréad (their octet), na hochtréid (the octets).
What are the words for smaller musical groups?
They follow a similar pattern: triréad (trio), ceathairéad (quartet), cuintéad (quintet), seiséad (sextet), alongside ochtréad (octet).
