HeyRuaHow to say “lord mayor” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardmhéara
- English:
- lord mayor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-vay-ruh” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲeːɾˠə/
- Plural:
- ardmhéaraí (lord mayors)
- Genitive singular:
- ardmhéara, an ardmhéara (e.g. teach an ardmhéara, the lord mayor's house)
- Genitive plural:
- ardmhéaraí, na n-ardmhéaraí (e.g. cruinniú na n-ardmhéaraí, the meeting of the lord mayors)
What does “ardmhéara” mean?
- lord mayor
- The chief mayor of a large city, such as Dublin or Cork, chosen to lead the city council for a term.Also: mayor, chief magistrate.
Other Irish words for lord mayor: méara (mayor)
“Ardmhéara” with the article
The plural of lord mayor in Irish is ardmhéaraí. Here is ardmhéara after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardmhéara” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardmhéara, the Irish word for lord mayor.
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Lord mayor in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lord mayor?
The Irish for lord mayor is ardmhéara (pronounced “AWRD-vay-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardmhéaraí.
How do you pronounce ardmhéara in Irish?
Ardmhéara is said like “AWRD-vay-ruh” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌvʲeːɾˠə/).
What is the plural of lord mayor in Irish?
The plural of ardmhéara is ardmhéaraí; with the article, na hardmhéaraí means “the lord mayors”. The genitive plural is ardmhéaraí, as in cruinniú na n-ardmhéaraí (the meeting of the lord mayors).
Why does ardmhéara sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardmhéara (the lord mayor), a hardmhéara (her lord mayor), a n-ardmhéara (their lord mayor), na hardmhéaraí (the lord mayors).
What is the difference between 'ardmhéara' and 'méara'?
'Méara' is a mayor in general, while 'ardmhéara' (literally 'high mayor') is the title of the lord mayor of cities like Dublin, Cork and Belfast.
