HeyRuaHow to say “confirmation” in Irish
- Irish:
- deimhniú
- English:
- confirmation, certificate, certainty
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- deimhnigh, to confirm (ag deimhniú, confirming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEV-noo” /ˈdʲevʲnʲuː/
- Plural:
- deimhnithe (confirmations)
- Genitive singular:
- deimhnithe, an deimhnithe (e.g. dáta an deimhnithe, the date of confirmation)
- Genitive plural:
- deimhnithe, na ndeimhnithe (e.g. liosta na ndeimhnithe, the list of confirmations)
What does “deimhniú” mean?
“Deimhniú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- confirmation
- The act of confirming or affirming something; the verbal noun of the verb 'deimhnigh'.Also: affirmation, verification, assertion.
2 other meanings: certificate or certainty
“Deimhniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, deimhniú means confirming: it is the verbal noun of the verb deimhnigh (to confirm). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Deimhniú” with the article
The plural of confirmation in Irish is deimhnithe. Here is deimhniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deimhniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deimhniú, the Irish word for confirmation.
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Confirmation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for confirmation?
The Irish for confirmation is deimhniú (pronounced “DEV-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deimhnithe. Depending on context it can also mean certificate or certainty.
How do you pronounce deimhniú in Irish?
Deimhniú is said like “DEV-noo” (IPA /ˈdʲevʲnʲuː/).
What is the plural of confirmation in Irish?
The plural of deimhniú is deimhnithe; with the article, na deimhnithe means “the confirmations”. The genitive plural is deimhnithe, as in liosta na ndeimhnithe (the list of confirmations).
Does deimhniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Deimhniú can mean confirmation, certificate or certainty, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does deimhniú change to dheimhniú or ndeimhniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deimhniú becomes mo dheimhniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeimhniú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'deimhniú' and 'teastas'?
Both can mean certificate: 'teastas' is often used for educational qualifications (Teastas Sóisearach), while 'deimhniú' is used for official records such as 'deimhniú breithe'.
