Benchmark in Irish (Tagarmharc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for benchmark?

The Irish for benchmark is tagarmharc (pronounced “TAG-er-vark”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tagarmharcanna. Depending on context it can also mean bench mark.

Q: What is the plural of benchmark in Irish?

The plural of tagarmharc is tagarmharcanna; with the article, na tagarmharcanna means “the benchmarks”. The genitive plural is tagarmharcanna, as in liosta na dtagarmharcanna (the list of benchmarks).

Q: Does tagarmharc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tagarmharc can mean benchmark or bench mark, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “benchmark” in Irish

Irish:: tagarmharc
English:: benchmark, bench mark
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “TAG-er-vark” /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾˠwaɾˠk/

Various forms

Plural:: tagarmharcanna (benchmarks)
Genitive singular:: tagarmhairc, an tagarmhairc (e.g. leibhéal an tagarmhairc, the level of the benchmark)
Genitive plural:: tagarmharcanna, na dtagarmharcanna (e.g. liosta na dtagarmharcanna, the list of benchmarks)

What does “tagarmharc” mean?

“Tagarmharc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

benchmark: A standard or point of reference against which things can be measured or compared.Also: reference point, standard, yardstick.

1 other meaning: bench mark

2bench mark: In surveying, a fixed mark of known height used as a reference point for measuring levels.Also: surveyor's mark, datum mark.

“Tagarmharc” with the article

The plural of benchmark in Irish is tagarmharcanna. Here is tagarmharc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tagarmharc

the benchmark

No change after an

na tagarmharcanna

the benchmarks

Plural: no change after na

“Tagarmharc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using tagarmharc, the Irish word for benchmark.

Is tagarmharc tábhachtach í an tuarascáil seo.

This report is an important benchmark.

Socraíodh an tagarmharc don bhliain seo chugainn.

The benchmark was set for next year.

Táimid fós faoi bhun an tagarmhairc.

We are still below the benchmark.

Bhain an scoil na tagarmharcanna go léir amach.

The school reached all the benchmarks.

Úsáidimid na torthaí sin mar thagarmharc.

We use those results as a benchmark.

Tá tagarmharc greanta sa bhalla sin.

There is a bench mark cut into that wall.

Beidh tagarmharcanna nua ag an Roinn i mbliana.

The Department will have new benchmarks this year.

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Benchmark in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for benchmark?

The Irish for benchmark is tagarmharc (pronounced “TAG-er-vark”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tagarmharcanna. Depending on context it can also mean bench mark.

How do you pronounce tagarmharc in Irish?

Tagarmharc is said like “TAG-er-vark” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaɡəɾˠwaɾˠk/).

What is the plural of benchmark in Irish?

The plural of tagarmharc is tagarmharcanna; with the article, na tagarmharcanna means “the benchmarks”. The genitive plural is tagarmharcanna, as in liosta na dtagarmharcanna (the list of benchmarks).

Does tagarmharc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Tagarmharc can mean benchmark or bench mark, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does tagarmharc change to thagarmharc or dtagarmharc?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tagarmharc becomes mo thagarmharc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtagarmharc (eclipsis).

How is 'tagarmharc' formed?

It combines 'tagairt' (reference) with 'marc' (mark), giving a 'reference mark', with the m lenited in the compound: tagarmharc.

Benchmark in Irish (Tagarmharc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage