HeyRuaHow to say “ode” in Irish
- Irish:
- óid
- English:
- ode
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “oadj” /oːdʲ/
- Plural:
- óideanna (odes)
- Genitive singular:
- óide, na hóide (e.g. teideal na hóide, the title of the ode)
- Genitive plural:
- óideanna, na n-óideanna (e.g. cnuasach na n-óideanna, the collection of odes)
What does “óid” mean?
- ode
- A lyric poem, usually addressed to a person or thing and written in an elevated style.Also: lyric poem, poem.
“Óid” with the article
The plural of ode in Irish is óideanna. Here is óid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Óid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using óid, the Irish word for ode.
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Ode in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ode?
The Irish for ode is óid (pronounced “oadj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is óideanna.
How do you pronounce óid in Irish?
Óid is said like “oadj” (IPA /oːdʲ/).
What is the plural of ode in Irish?
The plural of óid is óideanna; with the article, na hóideanna means “the odes”. The genitive plural is óideanna, as in cnuasach na n-óideanna (the collection of odes).
Why does óid sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an óid (the ode), a hóid (her ode), a n-óid (their ode), na hóideanna (the odes).
What is the difference between 'óid' and 'dán'?
'Dán' is the general word for a poem, while 'óid' refers specifically to an ode, a formal lyric poem of praise or address.
