HeyRuaHow to say “supreme” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardcheannasach
- English:
- supreme, sovereign, predominant
- Word type:
- adjective
- More supreme:
- níos ardcheannasaí
- Most supreme:
- is ardcheannasaí
- Plural:
- ardcheannasacha
- Pronunciation:
- “ARD-hyan-uh-sukh” /ˈɑːɾˠˌçanˠəsˠəx/
What does “ardcheannasach” mean?
“Ardcheannasach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- supreme
- Having the highest authority or power over others.Also: paramount, highest in authority.
2 other meanings: sovereign or predominant
- 2sovereign
- Ruling independently, with no higher power above it.Also: independent, autonomous.
- 3predominant
- Stronger or more important than all the others.Also: dominant, overriding.
“Ardcheannasach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is ardcheannasach after rialtas (government, masculine), after cumhacht (power, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, ardcheannasacha.
More supreme, most supreme, very supreme
Tá an chomhairle seo níos ardcheannasaí ná an ceann eile. This council is more supreme than the other one.
| more supreme | níos ardcheannasaí | in the past tense: ní b'ardcheannasaí |
|---|---|---|
| most supreme | is ardcheannasaí | in the past tense: ab ardcheannasaí |
| as supreme as | chomh hardcheannasach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very supreme | an-ardcheannasach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too supreme | ró-ardcheannasach | ró- lenites |
“Ardcheannasach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Supreme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for supreme?
The Irish for supreme is ardcheannasach (pronounced “ARD-hyan-uh-sukh”). It comes after the noun: rialtas ardcheannasach, a supreme government; cumhacht ardcheannasach, a supreme power.
How do you say more supreme and most supreme in Irish?
níos ardcheannasaí is more supreme and is ardcheannasaí is most supreme. In the past tense they become ní b'ardcheannasaí and ab ardcheannasaí.
What is the plural of ardcheannasach?
With a plural noun ardcheannasach becomes ardcheannasacha: rialtais ardcheannasacha, cumhachtaí ardcheannasacha.
How do you say very supreme in Irish?
an-ardcheannasach. Too supreme is ró-ardcheannasach, and as supreme as is chomh hardcheannasach le.
Does ardcheannasach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ardcheannasach can mean supreme, sovereign or predominant, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ceannasach' and 'ardcheannasach'?
'Ceannasach' means dominant or commanding, while 'ardcheannasach' adds 'ard-' (high) and means supreme or sovereign, as in 'stát ardcheannasach'.
