HeyRuaHow to say “ordinary degree” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnáthchéim
- English:
- ordinary degree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNAW-khay-im” /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- gnáthchéimeanna (ordinary degrees)
- Genitive singular:
- gnáthchéime, na gnáthchéime (e.g. cúrsa gnáthchéime, an ordinary degree course)
- Genitive plural:
- gnáthchéimeanna, na ngnáthchéimeanna (e.g. struchtúr na ngnáthchéimeanna, the structure of the ordinary degrees)
What does “gnáthchéim” mean?
- ordinary degree
- A university degree taken at the standard level, as opposed to an honours degree.Also: pass degree, general degree.
“Gnáthchéim” with the article
The plural of ordinary degree in Irish is gnáthchéimeanna. Here is gnáthchéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnáthchéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnáthchéim, the Irish word for ordinary degree.
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Ordinary degree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ordinary degree?
The Irish for ordinary degree is gnáthchéim (pronounced “GNAW-khay-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is gnáthchéimeanna.
How do you pronounce gnáthchéim in Irish?
Gnáthchéim is said like “GNAW-khay-im” (IPA /ˈɡnˠɑːˌxeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of ordinary degree in Irish?
The plural of gnáthchéim is gnáthchéimeanna; with the article, na gnáthchéimeanna means “the ordinary degrees”. The genitive plural is gnáthchéimeanna, as in struchtúr na ngnáthchéimeanna (the structure of the ordinary degrees).
Why does gnáthchéim change to ghnáthchéim or ngnáthchéim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnáthchéim becomes mo ghnáthchéim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnáthchéim (eclipsis).
How is 'gnáthchéim' different from 'céim onóracha'?
A 'gnáthchéim' is an ordinary or pass degree, while 'céim onóracha' is an honours degree.
