HeyRuaHow to say “high standard” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardchaighdeán
- English:
- high standard
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-khy-dyawn” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌxaidʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ardchaighdeáin (high standards)
- Genitive singular:
- ardchaighdeáin, an ardchaighdeáin (e.g. obair ardchaighdeáin, work of a high standard)
- Genitive plural:
- ardchaighdeán, na n-ardchaighdeán (e.g. cothabháil na n-ardchaighdeán, the maintenance of high standards)
What does “ardchaighdeán” mean?
- high standard
- A high level of quality or achievement that something reaches or is expected to reach.Also: high quality, excellence, high level.
“Ardchaighdeán” with the article
The plural of high standard in Irish is ardchaighdeáin. Here is ardchaighdeán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardchaighdeán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardchaighdeán, the Irish word for high standard.
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High standard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for high standard?
The Irish for high standard is ardchaighdeán (pronounced “AWRD-khy-dyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardchaighdeáin.
How do you pronounce ardchaighdeán in Irish?
Ardchaighdeán is said like “AWRD-khy-dyawn” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌxaidʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of high standard in Irish?
The plural of ardchaighdeán is ardchaighdeáin; with the article, na hardchaighdeáin means “the high standards”. The genitive plural is ardchaighdeán, as in cothabháil na n-ardchaighdeán (the maintenance of high standards).
Why does ardchaighdeán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardchaighdeán (the high standard), a hardchaighdeán (her high standard), a n-ardchaighdeán (their high standard), na hardchaighdeáin (the high standards).
How do I say something is 'of a high standard'?
Use 'ar ardchaighdeán', as in 'Tá an obair ar ardchaighdeán', or the genitive, 'obair ardchaighdeáin'.
What is the difference between 'caighdeán' and 'ardchaighdeán'?
'Caighdeán' is any standard, and 'An Caighdeán Oifigiúil' is the official written standard; 'ardchaighdeán' specifically means a high standard of quality.
