HeyRuaHow to say “platform” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardán
- English:
- platform, stage, stand, small height
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-dawn” /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- ardáin (platforms)
- Genitive singular:
- ardáin, an ardáin (e.g. imeall an ardáin, the edge of the platform)
- Genitive plural:
- ardán, na n-ardán (e.g. uimhreacha na n-ardán, the numbers of the platforms)
What does “ardán” mean?
“Ardán” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- platform
- A raised flat surface, such as the place where passengers stand at a railway station.Also: railway platform, raised floor.
3 other meanings: stage or stand or small height
- 2stage
- A raised area where people perform or speak in front of an audience.Also: rostrum, podium.
- 3stand
- A tiered structure at a sports ground where spectators sit or stand; also a terrace.Also: grandstand, terrace.
- 4small height
- A small raised piece of ground, a rise or hillock.Also: rise, elevation, hillock.
Other Irish words for platform: stáitse (stage)
“Ardán” with the article
The plural of platform in Irish is ardáin. Here is ardán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardán, the Irish word for platform.
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Platform in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for platform?
The Irish for platform is ardán (pronounced “AWR-dawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardáin. Depending on context it can also mean stage or stand or small height.
How do you pronounce ardán in Irish?
Ardán is said like “AWR-dawn” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of platform in Irish?
The plural of ardán is ardáin; with the article, na hardáin means “the platforms”. The genitive plural is ardán, as in uimhreacha na n-ardán (the numbers of the platforms).
Does ardán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardán can mean platform, stage, stand or small height, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardán sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardán (the platform), a hardán (her platform), a n-ardán (their platform), na hardáin (the platforms).
What is the difference between ardán and stáitse?
Both can mean a stage, but stáitse is the usual word for a theatre stage, while ardán is any raised platform, including a station platform or a stand at a sports ground.
