HeyRuaHow to say “upper class” in Irish
- Irish:
- ardaicme
- English:
- upper class
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AWRD-ak-myeh” /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌakʲmʲə/
- Plural:
- ardaicmí (upper classes)
- Genitive singular:
- ardaicme, na hardaicme (e.g. nósanna na hardaicme, customs of the upper class)
- Genitive plural:
- ardaicmí, na n-ardaicmí (e.g. saol na n-ardaicmí, the life of the upper classes)
What does “ardaicme” mean?
- upper class
- The highest social class in a society, usually the wealthy or aristocratic people.Also: aristocracy, elite, high society.
“Ardaicme” with the article
The plural of upper class in Irish is ardaicmí. Here is ardaicme after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ardaicme” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ardaicme, the Irish word for upper class.
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Upper class in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for upper class?
The Irish for upper class is ardaicme (pronounced “AWRD-ak-myeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is ardaicmí.
How do you pronounce ardaicme in Irish?
Ardaicme is said like “AWRD-ak-myeh” (IPA /ˈɑːɾˠdˠˌakʲmʲə/).
What is the plural of upper class in Irish?
The plural of ardaicme is ardaicmí; with the article, na hardaicmí means “the upper classes”. The genitive plural is ardaicmí, as in saol na n-ardaicmí (the life of the upper classes).
Why does ardaicme sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an ardaicme (the upper class), a hardaicme (her upper class), a n-ardaicme (their upper class), na hardaicmí (the upper classes).
Is there another word for the upper class?
Yes, 'uasaicme' is also used, and 'aicme' on its own means class or category; 'ardaicme' is formed from 'ard' (high) and 'aicme'.
