HeyRuaHow to say “class” in Irish
- Irish:
- aicme
- English:
- class, genus, set
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-myuh” /ˈakʲmʲə/
- Plural:
- aicmí (classes)
- Genitive singular:
- aicme, na haicme (e.g. leas na haicme oibre, the interest of the working class)
- Genitive plural:
- aicmí, na n-aicmí (e.g. córas na n-aicmí, the class system)
What does “aicme” mean?
“Aicme” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- class
- A group of people or things that share the same features, rank or social position.Also: category, group, social class.
“Aicme” with the article
The plural of class in Irish is aicmí. Here is aicme after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aicme” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aicme, the Irish word for class.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Class in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for class?
The Irish for class is aicme (pronounced “AK-myuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aicmí. Depending on context it can also mean genus or set.
How do you pronounce aicme in Irish?
Aicme is said like “AK-myuh” (IPA /ˈakʲmʲə/).
What is the plural of class in Irish?
The plural of aicme is aicmí; with the article, na haicmí means “the classes”. The genitive plural is aicmí, as in córas na n-aicmí (the class system).
Does aicme have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aicme can mean class, genus or set, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aicme sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aicme (the class), a haicme (her class), a n-aicme (their class), na haicmí (the classes).
What is the difference between aicme and rang?
Rang is a class in school, while aicme is a class or category of people or things, as in an aicme oibre (the working class).
