HeyRuaHow to say “authentication” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíordheimhniú
- English:
- authentication
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fíordheimhnigh, to authenticate (ag fíordheimhniú, authenticating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-yev-noo” /ˈfʲiːɾˌjevʲnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- fíordheimhnithe, an fhíordheimhnithe (e.g. próiseas an fhíordheimhnithe, the authentication process)
What does “fíordheimhniú” mean?
- authentication
- The act of confirming that something or someone is genuine, especially a document, signature or computer user; verbal noun of the verb fíordheimhnigh.Also: verification, certification, authenticating.
“Fíordheimhniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fíordheimhniú means authenticating: it is the verbal noun of the verb fíordheimhnigh (to authenticate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fíordheimhniú” with the article
Here is fíordheimhniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Fíordheimhniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíordheimhniú, the Irish word for authentication.
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Authentication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for authentication?
The Irish for authentication is fíordheimhniú (pronounced “FEER-yev-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce fíordheimhniú in Irish?
Fíordheimhniú is said like “FEER-yev-noo” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾˌjevʲnʲuː/).
Does fíordheimhniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for fíordheimhniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fíordheimhniú change to fhíordheimhniú or bhfíordheimhniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíordheimhniú becomes m'fhíordheimhniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíordheimhniú (eclipsis).
How is fíordheimhniú different from deimhniú?
Deimhniú means confirmation or certification in general, while fíordheimhniú specifically means proving that something is genuine, as in authentication of a user or document.
