HeyRuaHow to say “assessment” in Irish
- Irish:
- measúnú
- English:
- assessment, assay
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- measúnaigh, to assess (ag measúnú, assessing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-oo-noo” /ˈmʲasˠuːnˠuː/
- Plural:
- measúnuithe (assessments)
- Genitive singular:
- measúnaithe, an mheasúnaithe (e.g. torthaí an mheasúnaithe, the results of the assessment)
- Genitive plural:
- measúnuithe, na measúnuithe (e.g. líon na measúnuithe, the number of assessments)
What does “measúnú” mean?
“Measúnú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- assessment
- The act of judging or evaluating something or someone, for example a student's work; it is the verbal noun of the verb measúnaigh.Also: evaluation, appraisal, assessing, evaluating.
1 other meaning: assay
- 2assay
- A test of a metal or ore to find out its quality or purity.Also: assaying, testing.
Other Irish words for assessment: measúnacht (assessment)
“Measúnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, measúnú means assessing: it is the verbal noun of the verb measúnaigh (to assess). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Measúnú” with the article
The plural of assessment in Irish is measúnuithe. Here is measúnú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Measúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using measúnú, the Irish word for assessment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Assessment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assessment?
The Irish for assessment is measúnú (pronounced “MAS-oo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is measúnuithe. Depending on context it can also mean assay.
How do you pronounce measúnú in Irish?
Measúnú is said like “MAS-oo-noo” (IPA /ˈmʲasˠuːnˠuː/).
What is the plural of assessment in Irish?
The plural of measúnú is measúnuithe; with the article, na measúnuithe means “the assessments”. The genitive plural is measúnuithe, as in líon na measúnuithe (the number of assessments).
Does measúnú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Measúnú can mean assessment or assay, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does measúnú change to mheasúnú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheasúnú. After ár (our) it stays ár measúnú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between measúnú and scrúdú?
Scrúdú is an examination or test sitting, while measúnú is the broader act of assessing, which can include projects, coursework or an exam.
How do I say 'to assess something' in Irish?
Use déan measúnú ar, for example 'rinne siad measúnú ar an tionscadal' (they assessed the project), or the verb measúnaigh.
