HeyRuaHow to say “raising” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardú
- English:
- raising, increase, promotion, elation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ardaigh, to raise (ag ardú, raising)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWR-doo” /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- arduithe
- Genitive singular:
- ardaithe, an ardaithe (e.g. ráta an ardaithe, the rate of the increase)
- Genitive plural:
- arduithe, na n-arduithe (e.g. liosta na n-arduithe, the list of increases)
What does “ardú” mean?
“Ardú” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- raising
- The act of lifting or raising something up; verbal noun of the verb ardaigh.Also: lifting, elevation, rise.
3 other meanings: increase or promotion or elation
- 2increase
- A rise in amount, level or price, such as a pay rise or price increase.Also: rise, pay rise, hike.
- 3promotion
- Advancement to a higher rank or position, usually in the phrase ardú céime.Also: advancement, upgrade.
- 4elation
- A lifting of the spirits; excitement or exaltation.Also: excitement, exaltation, uplift.
Other Irish words for raising: tógáil (lifting)
“Ardú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ardú means raising: it is the verbal noun of the verb ardaigh (to raise). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ardú” with the article
The plural of raising in Irish is arduithe. Here is ardú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardú, the Irish word for raising.
Other nouns in Irish
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Raising in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for raising?
The Irish for raising is ardú (pronounced “AWR-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is arduithe. Depending on context it can also mean increase or promotion or elation.
How do you pronounce ardú in Irish?
Ardú is said like “AWR-doo” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of raising in Irish?
The plural of ardú is arduithe; with the article, it is na harduithe. The genitive plural is arduithe, as in liosta na n-arduithe (the list of increases).
Does ardú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardú can mean raising, increase, promotion or elation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardú (the raising), a hardú (her raising), a n-ardú (their raising).
What is the difference between ardú and méadú?
Both can mean increase, but ardú suggests going up a level (ardú praghsanna, ardú céime), while méadú means growth in size or number (méadú ar an daonra).
How do I say I got a promotion?
Say Fuair mé ardú céime; ardú alone usually means a rise, as in ardú pá for a pay rise.
