HeyRuaHow to say “high esteem” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardmheas
- English:
- high esteem
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-vass” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲasˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- ardmheasa, an ardmheasa (e.g. comhartha ardmheasa, a mark of high esteem)
What does “ardmheas” mean?
- high esteem
- Great respect or admiration for someone or something.Also: great respect, high regard, admiration, reverence.
Other Irish words for high esteem: mórmheas (great respect)
“Ardmheas” with the article
Here is ardmheas after the article (an t-alt).
“Ardmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardmheas, the Irish word for high esteem.
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High esteem in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for high esteem?
The Irish for high esteem is ardmheas (pronounced “AWRD-vass”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ardmheas in Irish?
Ardmheas is said like “AWRD-vass” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲasˠ/).
Does ardmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for ardmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ardmheas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardmheas (the high esteem), a hardmheas (her high esteem), a n-ardmheas (their high esteem).
What preposition is used with ardmheas?
You have ardmheas ar someone: Tá ardmheas agam air, 'I hold him in high esteem'. Tá ardmheas air means 'he is highly respected'.
How does ardmheas differ from meas?
Ardmheas is simply ard 'high' plus meas 'respect', so it is a stronger form of meas. It is common in formal letters: Le hardmheas.
