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Certification in Irish (Deimhniúchán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for certification is deimhniúchán, a masculine noun.
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How to say “certification” in Irish

Irish:
deimhniúchán
English:
certification
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:
“DEV-noo-khawn”  /ˈdʲɛvʲnʲuːxɑːnʲ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
deimhniúcháin, an deimhniúcháin (e.g. próiseas an deimhniúcháin, the certification process)

What does “deimhniúchán” mean?

certification
The act or process of officially certifying or confirming something, such as a document or a qualification.Also: attestation, verification, confirmation.

“Deimhniúchán” with the article

Here is deimhniúchán after the article (an t-alt).

an deimhniúchán
the certification
No change after an

“Deimhniúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using deimhniúchán, the Irish word for certification.

Tá deimhniúchán ag teastáil don cháipéis seo.
This document needs certification.
Thóg an deimhniúchán trí seachtaine.
The certification took three weeks.
Cé mhéad a chosnaíonn táille an deimhniúcháin?
How much does the certification fee cost?
Tá an comhlacht freagrach as deimhniúchán na dtáirgí.
The company is responsible for certifying the products.
Chuir mé isteach ar dheimhniúchán inné.
I applied for certification yesterday.
Bhí botún sa deimhniúchán a fuair mé.
There was a mistake in the certification I got.
Gan deimhniúchán ní féidir leat an obair a dhéanamh.
Without certification you cannot do the work.

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Certification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for certification?

The Irish for certification is deimhniúchán (pronounced “DEV-noo-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce deimhniúchán in Irish?

Deimhniúchán is said like “DEV-noo-khawn” (IPA /ˈdʲɛvʲnʲuːxɑːnʲ/).

Does deimhniúchán have a plural?

No plural form is given for deimhniúchán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does deimhniúchán change to dheimhniúchán or ndeimhniúchán?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deimhniúchán becomes mo dheimhniúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeimhniúchán (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'deimhniúchán' and 'teastas'?

'Deimhniúchán' is the process of certifying, while 'teastas' is the actual certificate you receive.

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