HeyRuaHow to say “assessment” in Irish
- Irish:
- measúnacht
- English:
- assessment, assay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-oo-nukht” /ˈmʲasuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- measúnachtaí (assessments)
- Genitive singular:
- measúnachta, na measúnachta (e.g. torthaí na measúnachta, the results of the assessment)
- Genitive plural:
- measúnachtaí, na measúnachtaí (e.g. sceideal na measúnachtaí, the schedule of the assessments)
What does “measúnacht” mean?
“Measúnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- assessment
- The act or process of judging the value, quality or standard of something or someone, for example a pupil's work.Also: evaluation, appraisal, estimate.
1 other meaning: assay
- 2assay
- A test of a metal or ore to find out its quality or purity.Also: testing of metal.
Other Irish words for assessment: measúnú (assessment)
“Measúnacht” with the article
The plural of assessment in Irish is measúnachtaí. Here is measúnacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Measúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using measúnacht, the Irish word for assessment.
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Assessment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assessment?
The Irish for assessment is measúnacht (pronounced “MAS-oo-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is measúnachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean assay.
How do you pronounce measúnacht in Irish?
Measúnacht is said like “MAS-oo-nukht” (IPA /ˈmʲasuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of assessment in Irish?
The plural of measúnacht is measúnachtaí; with the article, na measúnachtaí means “the assessments”. The genitive plural is measúnachtaí, as in sceideal na measúnachtaí (the schedule of the assessments).
Does measúnacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Measúnacht can mean assessment or assay, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does measúnacht change to mheasúnacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheasúnacht. After ár (our) it stays ár measúnacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between measúnacht and measúnú?
Both mean assessment; measúnú is the verbal noun of measúnaigh (assessing), while measúnacht is often used for an assessment as a thing, though usage overlaps.
How do I say 'continuous assessment'?
Use measúnacht leanúnach.
