HeyRuaHow to say “postgraduate” in Irish
- Irish:
- iarchéimí
- English:
- postgraduate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EER-khay-mee” /ˈiəɾˌxeːmʲiː/
- Plural:
- iarchéimithe (postgraduates)
- Genitive singular:
- iarchéimí, an iarchéimí (e.g. tráchtas an iarchéimí, the postgraduate's thesis)
- Genitive plural:
- iarchéimithe, na n-iarchéimithe (e.g. líon na n-iarchéimithe, the number of postgraduates)
What does “iarchéimí” mean?
- postgraduate
- A person who already has a first university degree and is studying for a higher one.Also: postgraduate student, graduate student, postgrad.
“Iarchéimí” with the article
The plural of postgraduate in Irish is iarchéimithe. Here is iarchéimí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iarchéimí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iarchéimí, the Irish word for postgraduate.
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Postgraduate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for postgraduate?
The Irish for postgraduate is iarchéimí (pronounced “EER-khay-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iarchéimithe.
How do you pronounce iarchéimí in Irish?
Iarchéimí is said like “EER-khay-mee” (IPA /ˈiəɾˌxeːmʲiː/).
What is the plural of postgraduate in Irish?
The plural of iarchéimí is iarchéimithe; with the article, na hiarchéimithe means “the postgraduates”. The genitive plural is iarchéimithe, as in líon na n-iarchéimithe (the number of postgraduates).
Why does iarchéimí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iarchéimí (the postgraduate), a hiarchéimí (her postgraduate), a n-iarchéimí (their postgraduate), na hiarchéimithe (the postgraduates).
What is the difference between 'céimí', 'fochéimí' and 'iarchéimí'?
A 'céimí' is a graduate, a 'fochéimí' is an undergraduate, and an 'iarchéimí' is a postgraduate studying beyond the first degree.
