HeyRuaHow to say “grandeur” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardnós
- English:
- grandeur, hauteur
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-nohs” /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠn̪ˠoːsˠ/
- Plural:
- ardnósanna (grandeurs)
- Genitive singular:
- ardnóis, an ardnóis (e.g. lucht an ardnóis, the snobbish set)
- Genitive plural:
- ardnósanna, na n-ardnósanna (e.g. a gcuid ardnósanna, their grand airs)
What does “ardnós” mean?
“Ardnós” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- grandeur
- A grand, showy or pretentious manner of behaving or living.Also: pretentiousness, airs, showiness.
1 other meaning: hauteur
- 2hauteur
- A haughty, snobbish or overly formal attitude towards others.Also: snobbery, formality, starch, haughtiness.
“Ardnós” with the article
The plural of grandeur in Irish is ardnósanna. Here is ardnós after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardnós” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardnós, the Irish word for grandeur.
Other nouns in Irish
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Grandeur in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grandeur?
The Irish for grandeur is ardnós (pronounced “AWRD-nohs”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardnósanna. Depending on context it can also mean hauteur.
How do you pronounce ardnós in Irish?
Ardnós is said like “AWRD-nohs” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠn̪ˠoːsˠ/).
What is the plural of grandeur in Irish?
The plural of ardnós is ardnósanna; with the article, na hardnósanna means “the grandeurs”. The genitive plural is ardnósanna, as in a gcuid ardnósanna (their grand airs).
Does ardnós have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardnós can mean grandeur or hauteur, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardnós sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardnós (the grandeur), a hardnós (her grandeur), a n-ardnós (their grandeur), na hardnósanna (the grandeurs).
What adjective goes with 'ardnós'?
The adjective is 'ardnósach', meaning snobbish or pretentious, as in 'duine ardnósach'.
