HeyRuaHow to say “certificate” in Irish
- Irish:
- teastas
- English:
- certificate, testimony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TYAS-tuss” /tʲasˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- teastais (certificates)
- Genitive singular:
- teastais, an teastais (e.g. ainm an teastais, name of the certificate)
- Genitive plural:
- teastas, na dteastas (e.g. bronnadh na dteastas, the presentation of the certificates)
What does “teastas” mean?
“Teastas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- certificate
- An official document stating that something is true, such as that a person passed an exam or completed a course.Also: cert, diploma, testimonial.
1 other meaning: testimony
- 2testimony
- A statement or evidence given in support of a fact or of a person's character.Also: testimonial, attestation, evidence.
Other Irish words for certificate: dioplóma (diploma)
“Teastas” with the article
The plural of certificate in Irish is teastais. Here is teastas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teastas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teastas, the Irish word for certificate.
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Certificate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for certificate?
The Irish for certificate is teastas (pronounced “TYAS-tuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is teastais. Depending on context it can also mean testimony.
How do you pronounce teastas in Irish?
Teastas is said like “TYAS-tuss” (IPA /tʲasˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of certificate in Irish?
The plural of teastas is teastais; with the article, na teastais means “the certificates”. The genitive plural is teastas, as in bronnadh na dteastas (the presentation of the certificates).
Does teastas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teastas can mean certificate or testimony, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teastas change to theastas or dteastas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teastas becomes mo theastas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteastas (eclipsis).
Is 'teastas' the word for a driving licence?
The usual word for a licence is 'ceadúnas', so a driving licence is 'ceadúnas tiomána', though 'teastas tiomána' is also heard. 'Teastas' properly means a certificate.
What is the Leaving Certificate in Irish?
It is 'an Ardteistiméireacht', not a phrase with 'teastas', while the old Junior Certificate was 'an Teastas Sóisearach'.
