HeyRuaHow to say “commander-in-chief” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardcheannasaí
- English:
- commander-in-chief, supremo
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-khyan-uh-see” /ˈaːɾˠdˠˌçanˠəsˠiː/
- Plural:
- ardcheannasaithe (commanders-in-chief)
- Genitive singular:
- ardcheannasaí, an ardcheannasaí (e.g. oifig an ardcheannasaí, the commander-in-chief's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ardcheannasaithe, na n-ardcheannasaithe (e.g. cruinniú na n-ardcheannasaithe, the meeting of the commanders-in-chief)
What does “ardcheannasaí” mean?
“Ardcheannasaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- commander-in-chief
- The person in supreme command of an army or of all the armed forces.Also: supreme commander, supremo, high commander.
1 other meaning: supremo
- 2supremo
- A person with overall authority or control over an organisation or activity.Also: chief, overall leader.
“Ardcheannasaí” with the article
The plural of commander-in-chief in Irish is ardcheannasaithe. Here is ardcheannasaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardcheannasaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardcheannasaí, the Irish word for commander-in-chief.
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Commander-in-chief in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for commander-in-chief?
The Irish for commander-in-chief is ardcheannasaí (pronounced “AWRD-khyan-uh-see”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardcheannasaithe. Depending on context it can also mean supremo.
How do you pronounce ardcheannasaí in Irish?
Ardcheannasaí is said like “AWRD-khyan-uh-see” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠdˠˌçanˠəsˠiː/).
What is the plural of commander-in-chief in Irish?
The plural of ardcheannasaí is ardcheannasaithe; with the article, na hardcheannasaithe means “the commanders-in-chief”. The genitive plural is ardcheannasaithe, as in cruinniú na n-ardcheannasaithe (the meeting of the commanders-in-chief).
Does ardcheannasaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardcheannasaí can mean commander-in-chief or supremo, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardcheannasaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardcheannasaí (the commander-in-chief), a hardcheannasaí (her commander-in-chief), a n-ardcheannasaí (their commander-in-chief), na hardcheannasaithe (the commanders-in-chief).
How is 'ardcheannasaí' different from 'ceannasaí'?
'Ceannasaí' is any commander or leader, while the prefix 'ard-' (high) makes 'ardcheannasaí' the supreme commander, the commander-in-chief.
