HeyRuaHow to say “superlative degree” in Irish
- Irish:
- sárchéim
- English:
- superlative degree
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAWR-khay-im” /ˈsˠaːɾˌçeːmʲ/
- Plural:
- sárchéimeanna (superlative degrees)
- Genitive singular:
- sárchéime, na sárchéime (e.g. foirm na sárchéime, form of the superlative degree)
- Genitive plural:
- sárchéimeanna, na sárchéimeanna (e.g. foirmeacha na sárchéimeanna, the superlative forms)
What does “sárchéim” mean?
- superlative degree
- In grammar, the form of an adjective that expresses the highest degree, as in 'is mó' (biggest).Also: superlative, superlative form.
“Sárchéim” with the article
The plural of superlative degree in Irish is sárchéimeanna. Here is sárchéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sárchéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sárchéim, the Irish word for superlative degree.
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Superlative degree in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superlative degree?
The Irish for superlative degree is sárchéim (pronounced “SAWR-khay-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sárchéimeanna.
How do you pronounce sárchéim in Irish?
Sárchéim is said like “SAWR-khay-im” (IPA /ˈsˠaːɾˌçeːmʲ/).
What is the plural of superlative degree in Irish?
The plural of sárchéim is sárchéimeanna; with the article, na sárchéimeanna means “the superlative degrees”. The genitive plural is sárchéimeanna, as in foirmeacha na sárchéimeanna (the superlative forms).
Why does sárchéim change to shárchéim?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shárchéim. After ár (our) it stays ár sárchéim, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is the superlative formed in Irish?
Irish usually uses the same form as the comparative (breischéim) preceded by 'is', for example 'an fear is airde' (the tallest man).
Does 'sárchéim' have another meaning?
Literally it means 'excellent degree', but in standard use it is the grammar term for the superlative.
