HeyRuaHow to say “higher learning” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardléann
- English:
- higher learning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-lay-un” /ˈɑːɾˠdʲˌlʲeːn̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ardléinn, an ardléinn (e.g. Institiúid an Ardléinn, the Institute of Higher Learning)
What does “ardléann” mean?
- higher learning
- Advanced study and scholarship, especially at university level.Also: advanced studies, scholarship, higher education.
“Ardléann” with the article
Here is ardléann after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ardléann
the higher learning
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ardléann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardléann, the Irish word for higher learning.
Is mór aige an t-ardléann.
He values higher learning greatly.
Chaith sí a saol ag plé le hardléann.
She spent her life engaged in advanced scholarship.
Is ionad ardléinn í an ollscoil.
The university is a centre of higher learning.
Tá ardléann na tíre faoi bhrú airgid.
The country's higher learning is under financial pressure.
Bhí suim mhór aige san ardléann riamh.
He was always very interested in advanced study.
Is scoláire ardléinn é a hathair.
Her father is a scholar of advanced learning.
Tá ardléann ag teastáil don obair seo.
This work requires advanced learning.
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Higher learning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for higher learning?
The Irish for higher learning is ardléann (pronounced “AWRD-lay-un”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ardléann in Irish?
Ardléann is said like “AWRD-lay-un” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdʲˌlʲeːn̪ˠ/).
Does ardléann have a plural?
No plural form is given for ardléann in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ardléann sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardléann (the higher learning), a hardléann (her higher learning), a n-ardléann (their higher learning).
How is 'ardléann' different from 'léann'?
'Léann' means learning or scholarship in general, while 'ardléann' adds 'ard' (high) to mean higher or advanced learning.
