HeyRuaHow to say “aspiration” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardaidhm
- English:
- aspiration
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-im” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌəimʲ/
- Plural:
- ardaidhmeanna (aspirations)
- Genitive singular:
- ardaidhme, na hardaidhme (e.g. baint amach na hardaidhme, achieving the aspiration)
- Genitive plural:
- ardaidhmeanna, na n-ardaidhmeanna (e.g. baint amach na n-ardaidhmeanna, achieving the aspirations)
What does “ardaidhm” mean?
- aspiration
- A high aim or ambition that a person or group hopes to achieve.Also: high ambition, ambition, lofty aim, high aim.
Other Irish words for aspiration: séimhiú (lenition), uaillmhian (ambition)
“Ardaidhm” with the article
The plural of aspiration in Irish is ardaidhmeanna. Here is ardaidhm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardaidhm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardaidhm, 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 ardaidhm (pronounced “AWRD-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ardaidhmeanna.
How do you pronounce ardaidhm in Irish?
Ardaidhm is said like “AWRD-im” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌəimʲ/).
What is the plural of aspiration in Irish?
The plural of ardaidhm is ardaidhmeanna; with the article, na hardaidhmeanna means “the aspirations”. The genitive plural is ardaidhmeanna, as in baint amach na n-ardaidhmeanna (achieving the aspirations).
Why does ardaidhm sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ardaidhm (the aspiration), a hardaidhm (her aspiration), a n-ardaidhm (their aspiration), na hardaidhmeanna (the aspirations).
How is 'ardaidhm' different from 'uaillmhian'?
'Ardaidhm' is a lofty aim or aspiration, usually positive, while 'uaillmhian' is ambition as a personal drive, which can sometimes suggest striving for status.
