HeyRuaHow to say “confirmation” in Irish
- Irish:
- cinntiú
- English:
- confirmation, determination, delimitation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cinntigh, to make sure (ag cinntiú, making sure)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-tyoo” /ˈcin̠ʲtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cinntithe, an chinntithe (e.g. litir chinntithe, letter of confirmation)
What does “cinntiú” mean?
“Cinntiú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- confirmation
- The act of making sure of something or confirming it; verbal noun of the verb cinntigh.Also: ensuring, making sure, verification.
2 other meanings: determination or delimitation
- 2determination
- The act of deciding or fixing something definitely, such as a date or amount; verbal noun of cinntigh.Also: deciding, fixing, settling.
- 3delimitation
- The act of setting the limits or boundaries of something.Also: defining, limiting.
Other Irish words for confirmation: deimhniú (confirmation), cóineartú (confirmation)
“Cinntiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cinntiú means making sure: it is the verbal noun of the verb cinntigh (to make sure). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cinntiú” with the article
Here is cinntiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cinntiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cinntiú, 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 cinntiú (pronounced “KIN-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean determination or delimitation.
How do you pronounce cinntiú in Irish?
Cinntiú is said like “KIN-tyoo” (IPA /ˈcin̠ʲtʲuː/).
Does cinntiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cinntiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cinntiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cinntiú can mean confirmation, determination or delimitation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cinntiú change to chinntiú or gcinntiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cinntiú becomes mo chinntiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcinntiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cinntiú and deimhniú?
Both can mean confirmation; deimhniú is often used for official certification or Confirmation in church, while cinntiú stresses making sure or fixing something definitely.
How do I say 'make sure that' with this word?
Use the verb: cinntigh go bhfuil an doras dúnta, 'make sure the door is closed'; the noun phrase is ag cinntiú go.
