HeyRuaHow to say “senior executive” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardfheidhmeannach
- English:
- senior executive
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-ayn-uh-nukh” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌeːnʲən̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ardfheidhmeannaigh (senior executives)
- Genitive singular:
- ardfheidhmeannaigh, an ardfheidhmeannaigh (e.g. tuarastal an ardfheidhmeannaigh, the senior executive's salary)
- Genitive plural:
- ardfheidhmeannach, na n-ardfheidhmeannach (e.g. cruinniú na n-ardfheidhmeannach, meeting of the senior executives)
What does “ardfheidhmeannach” mean?
- senior executive
- A person who holds a high-ranking management position in a company or organisation.Also: high executive, top executive, executive, senior manager.
“Ardfheidhmeannach” with the article
The plural of senior executive in Irish is ardfheidhmeannaigh. Here is ardfheidhmeannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardfheidhmeannach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardfheidhmeannach, the Irish word for senior executive.
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Senior executive in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for senior executive?
The Irish for senior executive is ardfheidhmeannach (pronounced “AWRD-ayn-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ardfheidhmeannaigh.
How do you pronounce ardfheidhmeannach in Irish?
Ardfheidhmeannach is said like “AWRD-ayn-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌeːnʲən̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of senior executive in Irish?
The plural of ardfheidhmeannach is ardfheidhmeannaigh; with the article, na hardfheidhmeannaigh means “the senior executives”. The genitive plural is ardfheidhmeannach, as in cruinniú na n-ardfheidhmeannach (meeting of the senior executives).
Why does ardfheidhmeannach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ardfheidhmeannach (the senior executive), a hardfheidhmeannach (her senior executive), a n-ardfheidhmeannach (their senior executive), na hardfheidhmeannaigh (the senior executives).
How is 'ardfheidhmeannach' different from 'feidhmeannach'?
'Feidhmeannach' is any executive or official, while 'ardfheidhmeannach' adds 'ard-' (high) to mean a senior or top executive.
