HeyRuaHow to say “ogham” in Irish
- Irish:
- ogham
- English:
- ogham, ogham inscription
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ohm” /oːmˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- oghaim, an oghaim (e.g. cloch oghaim, an ogham stone)
What does “ogham” mean?
“Ogham” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- ogham
- The early Irish alphabet of strokes and notches cut along an edge, used mainly on standing stones.Also: ogham script, ogham alphabet, ogam.
1 other meaning: ogham inscription
- 2ogham inscription
- Writing in the ogham alphabet, especially an inscription carved on a stone.Also: ogham writing, inscription.
“Ogham” with the article
Here is ogham after the article (an t-alt).
“Ogham” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ogham, the Irish word for ogham.
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Ogham in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ogham?
The Irish for ogham is ogham (pronounced “ohm”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ogham inscription.
How do you pronounce ogham in Irish?
Ogham is said like “ohm” (IPA /oːmˠ/).
Does ogham have a plural?
No plural form is given for ogham in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ogham have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ogham can mean ogham or ogham inscription, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ogham sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ogham (the ogham), a hogham (her ogham), a n-ogham (their ogham).
Where is ogham found?
Ogham appears mostly on standing stones, called 'clocha oghaim', especially in Munster. They date from around the 4th to 7th centuries.
