airde
/ˈiːɾˠdʲə/
The Irish word for height is airde.
airde is a noun used to describe the vertical distance from the bottom to the top of something.
Meaning: distance from bottom to top (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈiːɾˠdʲə/.
Did you know?
- The word airde shares an ancient root with the English word 'arduous', which describes something difficult or steep that requires great effort to climb.
- In Irish, the word airde is used not only for physical height but also to describe 'high' artistic or intellectual quality.
- The term airde shares a common Proto-Celtic ancestor with the Welsh word ardd, meaning 'high'.
Examples in context
- níos airdeTaller
- Tá tú níos airde ná méYou are taller than me
Example conversation
Aoife and Cian are talking about a building.
- AoifeAn bhfuil a fhios agat faoi airde an bhailis?Do you know about the height of the bridge?
- CianNíl mé cinnte, Aoife.I am not sure, Aoife.
- AoifeIs iontach an airde í.It is an amazing height.
- CianTá an airde sin ag cur eagla orm.That height is scaring me.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry airde, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries airde, CC BY-SA 4.0.
