HeyRuaHow to say “supreme power” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardchumhacht
- English:
- supreme power, great power
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-khoo-akht” /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌxuəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ardchumhachtaí (supreme powers)
- Genitive singular:
- ardchumhachta, na hardchumhachta (e.g. lucht na hardchumhachta, those in supreme power)
- Genitive plural:
- ardchumhachtaí, na n-ardchumhachtaí (e.g. cruinniú na n-ardchumhachtaí, meeting of the great powers)
What does “ardchumhacht” mean?
“Ardchumhacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- supreme power
- The highest or greatest power or authority.Also: higher power, supreme authority.
1 other meaning: great power
- 2great power
- A powerful state that has great influence in world affairs; a superpower.Also: superpower, world power.
“Ardchumhacht” with the article
The plural of supreme power in Irish is ardchumhachtaí. Here is ardchumhacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardchumhacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardchumhacht, the Irish word for supreme power.
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Supreme power in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supreme power?
The Irish for supreme power is ardchumhacht (pronounced “AWRD-khoo-akht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ardchumhachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean great power.
How do you pronounce ardchumhacht in Irish?
Ardchumhacht is said like “AWRD-khoo-akht” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠd̪ˠˌxuəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of supreme power in Irish?
The plural of ardchumhacht is ardchumhachtaí; with the article, na hardchumhachtaí means “the supreme powers”. The genitive plural is ardchumhachtaí, as in cruinniú na n-ardchumhachtaí (meeting of the great powers).
Does ardchumhacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardchumhacht can mean supreme power or great power, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ardchumhacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ardchumhacht (the supreme power), a hardchumhacht (her supreme power), a n-ardchumhacht (their supreme power), na hardchumhachtaí (the supreme powers).
How is 'ardchumhacht' different from 'cumhacht'?
'Cumhacht' is power in general, while 'ardchumhacht' is supreme power or a great power among nations.
