HeyRuaHow to say “high king” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardrí
- English:
- high king
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “awrd-REE” /ˌɑːɾˠd̪ˠˈɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- ardríthe
- Genitive singular:
- ardrí, an ardrí (e.g. suíochán an ardrí, the seat of the high king)
- Genitive plural:
- ardríthe, na n-ardríthe (e.g. ré na n-ardríthe, the era of the high kings)
What does “ardrí” mean?
- high king
- A supreme king ruling over other kings, especially the High King of Ireland in early Irish history.Also: chief king, overking, High King of Ireland.
“Ardrí” with the article
The plural of high king in Irish is ardríthe. Here is ardrí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardrí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardrí, the Irish word for high king.
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High king in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for high king?
The Irish for high king is ardrí (pronounced “awrd-REE”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardríthe.
How do you pronounce ardrí in Irish?
Ardrí is said like “awrd-REE” (IPA /ˌɑːɾˠd̪ˠˈɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of high king in Irish?
The plural of ardrí is ardríthe; with the article, it is na hardríthe. The genitive plural is ardríthe, as in ré na n-ardríthe (the era of the high kings).
Why does ardrí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardrí (the high king), a hardrí (her high king), a n-ardrí (their high king).
How is 'ardrí' different from 'rí'?
'Rí' is any king, while 'ardrí' is a high king who held authority over lesser kings, such as Ardrí na hÉireann at Teamhair.
