HeyRuaHow to say “octopus” in Irish
- Irish:
- ochtapas
- English:
- octopus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OKH-tuh-puss” /ˈɔxt̪ˠəpˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- ochtapais (octopuses)
- Genitive singular:
- ochtapais, an ochtapais (e.g. géaga an ochtapais, the octopus's arms)
- Genitive plural:
- ochtapas, na n-ochtapas (e.g. géaga na n-ochtapas, the octopuses' arms)
What does “ochtapas” mean?
- octopus
- A sea creature with a soft body and eight long arms covered in suckers.Also: octopi, sea creature with eight arms.
“Ochtapas” with the article
The plural of octopus in Irish is ochtapais. Here is ochtapas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ochtapas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ochtapas, the Irish word for octopus.
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Octopus in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for octopus?
The Irish for octopus is ochtapas (pronounced “OKH-tuh-puss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ochtapais.
How do you pronounce ochtapas in Irish?
Ochtapas is said like “OKH-tuh-puss” (IPA /ˈɔxt̪ˠəpˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of octopus in Irish?
The plural of ochtapas is ochtapais; with the article, na hochtapais means “the octopuses”. The genitive plural is ochtapas, as in géaga na n-ochtapas (the octopuses' arms).
Why does ochtapas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ochtapas (the octopus), a hochtapas (her octopus), a n-ochtapas (their octopus), na hochtapais (the octopuses).
Is there a native Irish word for octopus?
Yes, 'ochtapas' is the standard term, but older sources also use 'ochtchosach' for an eight-footed creature, and the related 'scuid' means squid.
