HeyRuaHow to say “aspiration” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardmhian
- English:
- aspiration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-vee-un” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲiənˠ/
- Plural:
- ardmhianta (aspirations)
- Genitive singular:
- ardmhéine, na hardmhéine (e.g. baint amach na hardmhéine, achieving the aspiration)
- Genitive plural:
- ardmhianta, na n-ardmhianta (e.g. baint amach na n-ardmhianta, achieving the aspirations)
What does “ardmhian” mean?
- aspiration
- A strong hope or ambition to achieve something important.Also: ambition, high aim, goal.
Other Irish words for aspiration: séimhiú (lenition), uaillmhian (ambition)
“Ardmhian” with the article
The plural of aspiration in Irish is ardmhianta. Here is ardmhian after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardmhian” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardmhian, the Irish word for aspiration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Aspiration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for aspiration?
The Irish for aspiration is ardmhian (pronounced “AWRD-vee-un”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ardmhianta.
How do you pronounce ardmhian in Irish?
Ardmhian is said like “AWRD-vee-un” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲiənˠ/).
What is the plural of aspiration in Irish?
The plural of ardmhian is ardmhianta; with the article, na hardmhianta means “the aspirations”. The genitive plural is ardmhianta, as in baint amach na n-ardmhianta (achieving the aspirations).
Why does ardmhian sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ardmhian (the aspiration), a hardmhian (her aspiration), a n-ardmhian (their aspiration), na hardmhianta (the aspirations).
How is 'ardmhian' different from 'uaillmhian'?
'Ardmhian' is a lofty aspiration or high aim, usually positive, while 'uaillmhian' means ambition, sometimes with a sense of personal drive.
