HeyRuaHow to say “senior class” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardrang
- English:
- senior class, high rank
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-rang” /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌɾˠaŋ/
- Plural:
- ardranganna (senior classes)
- Genitive singular:
- ardranga, an ardranga (e.g. daltaí an ardranga, the pupils of the senior class)
- Genitive plural:
- ardranganna, na n-ardranganna (e.g. múinteoirí na n-ardranganna, the teachers of the senior classes)
What does “ardrang” mean?
“Ardrang” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- senior class
- A higher or senior class in a school, made up of the older pupils.Also: higher class, upper class, senior grade.
1 other meaning: high rank
- 2high rank
- A high rank or grade in an organisation or hierarchy.Also: senior rank, high grade.
“Ardrang” with the article
The plural of senior class in Irish is ardranganna. Here is ardrang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardrang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardrang, the Irish word for senior class.
Other nouns in Irish
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Senior class in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for senior class?
The Irish for senior class is ardrang (pronounced “AWRD-rang”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardranganna. Depending on context it can also mean high rank.
How do you pronounce ardrang in Irish?
Ardrang is said like “AWRD-rang” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌɾˠaŋ/).
What is the plural of senior class in Irish?
The plural of ardrang is ardranganna; with the article, na hardranganna means “the senior classes”. The genitive plural is ardranganna, as in múinteoirí na n-ardranganna (the teachers of the senior classes).
Does ardrang have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardrang can mean senior class or high rank, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardrang sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardrang (the senior class), a hardrang (her senior class), a n-ardrang (their senior class), na hardranganna (the senior classes).
What is the opposite of 'ardrang'?
The junior classes are called 'bunranganna' or 'na ranganna sóisearacha'; 'ardrang' combines 'ard' (high) with 'rang' (class).
