HeyRuaHow to say “first mate” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardmháta
- English:
- first mate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-vaw-tuh” /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠˌwaːt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- ardmhátaí (first mates)
- Genitive singular:
- ardmháta, an ardmháta (e.g. cábán an ardmháta, the first mate's cabin)
- Genitive plural:
- ardmhátaí, na n-ardmhátaí (e.g. dualgais na n-ardmhátaí, the duties of the first mates)
What does “ardmháta” mean?
- first mate
- The officer on a merchant ship who ranks next below the captain.Also: chief mate, chief officer, mate.
“Ardmháta” with the article
The plural of first mate in Irish is ardmhátaí. Here is ardmháta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardmháta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardmháta, the Irish word for first mate.
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First mate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for first mate?
The Irish for first mate is ardmháta (pronounced “AWRD-vaw-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardmhátaí.
How do you pronounce ardmháta in Irish?
Ardmháta is said like “AWRD-vaw-tuh” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠˌwaːt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of first mate in Irish?
The plural of ardmháta is ardmhátaí; with the article, na hardmhátaí means “the first mates”. The genitive plural is ardmhátaí, as in dualgais na n-ardmhátaí (the duties of the first mates).
Why does ardmháta sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardmháta (the first mate), a hardmháta (her first mate), a n-ardmháta (their first mate), na hardmhátaí (the first mates).
What is the difference between 'máta' and 'ardmháta'?
'Máta' is any mate or ship's officer below the captain, while 'ardmháta' (with the prefix 'ard-', high or chief) is specifically the first or chief mate.
