HeyRuaHow to say “excellence” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearscnaitheacht
- English:
- excellence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAR-uh-skuh-nih-ukht” /ˈdʲaɾˠsˠkənˠɪhəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- dearscnaitheachta, na dearscnaitheachta (e.g. lárionad na dearscnaitheachta, the centre of excellence)
What does “dearscnaitheacht” mean?
- excellence
- The quality of being outstanding or far better than others.Also: pre-eminence, distinction, superiority, eminence.
“Dearscnaitheacht” with the article
Here is dearscnaitheacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Dearscnaitheacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearscnaitheacht, the Irish word for excellence.
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Excellence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for excellence?
The Irish for excellence is dearscnaitheacht (pronounced “DAR-uh-skuh-nih-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dearscnaitheacht in Irish?
Dearscnaitheacht is said like “DAR-uh-skuh-nih-ukht” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠsˠkənˠɪhəxt̪ˠ/).
Does dearscnaitheacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for dearscnaitheacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dearscnaitheacht change to dhearscnaitheacht or ndearscnaitheacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearscnaitheacht becomes mo dhearscnaitheacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearscnaitheacht (eclipsis).
How does 'dearscnaitheacht' differ from 'feabhas'?
'Feabhas' is the everyday word for excellence or improvement, while 'dearscnaitheacht' is more formal and stresses standing out above others, as in 'ionad dearscnaitheachta'.
