HeyRuaHow to say “audit” in Irish
- Irish:
- iniúchadh
- English:
- audit, scrutiny, investigation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- iniúch, to examine (ag iniúchadh, examining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-yoo-khoo” /ˈɪnʲuːxə/
- Plural:
- iniúchtaí (audits)
- Genitive singular:
- iniúchta, an iniúchta (e.g. tuarascáil an iniúchta, the audit report)
- Genitive plural:
- iniúchtaí, na n-iniúchtaí (e.g. torthaí na n-iniúchtaí, the results of the audits)
What does “iniúchadh” mean?
“Iniúchadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- audit
- An official examination of accounts or records to check they are correct.Also: auditing, financial audit.
2 other meanings: scrutiny or investigation
- 2scrutiny
- A close and careful examination of something; the verbal noun of the verb iniúch, to scrutinise or examine.Also: examination, inspection, scrutinising.
- 3investigation
- A careful inquiry into a matter to find out the facts.Also: inquiry, probe.
“Iniúchadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, iniúchadh means examining: it is the verbal noun of the verb iniúch (to examine). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Iniúchadh” with the article
The plural of audit in Irish is iniúchtaí. Here is iniúchadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iniúchadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iniúchadh, the Irish word for audit.
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Audit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for audit?
The Irish for audit is iniúchadh (pronounced “IN-yoo-khoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iniúchtaí. Depending on context it can also mean scrutiny or investigation.
How do you pronounce iniúchadh in Irish?
Iniúchadh is said like “IN-yoo-khoo” (IPA /ˈɪnʲuːxə/).
What is the plural of audit in Irish?
The plural of iniúchadh is iniúchtaí; with the article, na hiniúchtaí means “the audits”. The genitive plural is iniúchtaí, as in torthaí na n-iniúchtaí (the results of the audits).
Does iniúchadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iniúchadh can mean audit, scrutiny or investigation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iniúchadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iniúchadh (the audit), a hiniúchadh (her audit), a n-iniúchadh (their audit), na hiniúchtaí (the audits).
What is the difference between iniúchadh and scrúdú?
Scrúdú is a general word for an examination or test, while iniúchadh is a close scrutiny, especially an official audit of accounts. An auditor is an iniúchóir.
