HeyRuaHow to say “affirmation” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearbhú
- English:
- affirmation, assurance, declaration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- dearbhaigh, to confirm (ag dearbhú, confirming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAR-uh-voo” /dʲaɾˠəvˠuː/
- Plural:
- dearbhuithe (affirmations)
- Genitive singular:
- dearbhaithe, an dearbhaithe (e.g. foirm dearbhaithe, declaration form)
- Genitive plural:
- dearbhuithe, na ndearbhuithe (e.g. síniú na ndearbhuithe, the signing of the declarations)
What does “dearbhú” mean?
“Dearbhú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- affirmation
- The act of affirming or declaring something firmly; the verbal noun of the verb dearbhaigh.Also: assertion, declaration, affirming.
2 other meanings: assurance or declaration
- 2assurance
- A firm promise or guarantee that something is true or will happen.Also: guarantee, confirmation.
- 3declaration
- A formal written or spoken statement, especially one made officially or under oath.Also: statement, attestation.
Other Irish words for affirmation: deimhniú (confirmation)
“Dearbhú” as a verbal noun
After ag, dearbhú means confirming: it is the verbal noun of the verb dearbhaigh (to confirm). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Dearbhú” with the article
The plural of affirmation in Irish is dearbhuithe. Here is dearbhú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearbhú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearbhú, the Irish word for affirmation.
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Affirmation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for affirmation?
The Irish for affirmation is dearbhú (pronounced “DAR-uh-voo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearbhuithe. Depending on context it can also mean assurance or declaration.
How do you pronounce dearbhú in Irish?
Dearbhú is said like “DAR-uh-voo” (IPA /dʲaɾˠəvˠuː/).
What is the plural of affirmation in Irish?
The plural of dearbhú is dearbhuithe; with the article, na dearbhuithe means “the affirmations”. The genitive plural is dearbhuithe, as in síniú na ndearbhuithe (the signing of the declarations).
Does dearbhú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Dearbhú can mean affirmation, assurance or declaration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does dearbhú change to dhearbhú or ndearbhú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearbhú becomes mo dhearbhú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearbhú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between dearbhú and deimhniú?
Dearbhú is an affirmation or assurance that something is so, while deimhniú is more a confirmation or certification, as in teastas deimhnithe. They overlap and are often both translated as confirmation.
