HeyRuaHow to say “high-ranking” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardchéimiúil
- English:
- high-ranking, eminent
- Word type:
- adjective
- More high-ranking:
- níos ardchéimiúla
- Most high-ranking:
- is ardchéimiúla
- Plural:
- ardchéimiúla
- Pronunciation:
- “ard-KHAY-moo-il” /ˈaːɾˠdˌçeːmʲuːlʲ/
What does “ardchéimiúil” mean?
“Ardchéimiúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- high-ranking
- Holding a high rank or position in an organisation or society.Also: senior, superior, of high rank.
1 other meaning: eminent
- 2eminent
- Distinguished and highly respected because of status or achievement.Also: distinguished, prominent, illustrious.
“Ardchéimiúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ardchéimiúil after oifigeach (officer, masculine), after bean (woman, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ardchéimiúla.
More high-ranking, most high-ranking, very high-ranking
Tá a deartháir níos ardchéimiúla ná í san arm. Her brother is higher-ranking than her in the army.
| more high-ranking | níos ardchéimiúla | in the past tense: ní b'ardchéimiúla |
|---|---|---|
| most high-ranking | is ardchéimiúla | in the past tense: ab ardchéimiúla |
| as high-ranking as | chomh hardchéimiúil le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very high-ranking | an-ardchéimiúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too high-ranking | ró-ardchéimiúil | ró- lenites |
“Ardchéimiúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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High-ranking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for high-ranking?
The Irish for high-ranking is ardchéimiúil (pronounced “ard-KHAY-moo-il”). It comes after the noun: oifigeach ardchéimiúil, a high-ranking officer; bean ardchéimiúil, a high-ranking woman.
How do you say more high-ranking and most high-ranking in Irish?
níos ardchéimiúla is more high-ranking and is ardchéimiúla is most high-ranking. In the past tense they become ní b'ardchéimiúla and ab ardchéimiúla.
What is the plural of ardchéimiúil?
With a plural noun ardchéimiúil becomes ardchéimiúla: oifigigh ardchéimiúla, mná ardchéimiúla.
How do you say very high-ranking in Irish?
an-ardchéimiúil. Too high-ranking is ró-ardchéimiúil, and as high-ranking as is chomh hardchéimiúil le.
Does ardchéimiúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardchéimiúil can mean high-ranking or eminent, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How does ardchéimiúil differ from céimiúil?
Céimiúil means distinguished or eminent in general, while ardchéimiúil stresses high rank, as in oifigeach ardchéimiúil, a high-ranking officer.
