HeyRuaHow to say “consideration” in Irish
- Irish:
- breithniú
- English:
- consideration, adjudication, observation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- breithnigh, to consider (ag breithniú, considering)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “BREH-nyoo” /bʲɾʲɛhnʲuː/
- Plural:
- breithnithe (considerations)
- Genitive singular:
- breithnithe, an bhreithnithe (e.g. tréimhse breithnithe, period of consideration)
- Genitive plural:
- breithnithe, na mbreithnithe (e.g. torthaí na mbreithnithe, the results of the assessments)
What does “breithniú” mean?
“Breithniú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- consideration
- The act of thinking carefully about something before deciding; verbal noun of the verb breithnigh.Also: examination, deliberation, scrutiny.
2 other meanings: adjudication or observation
- 2adjudication
- The act of judging or deciding a matter, as a judge or adjudicator does.Also: judgement, assessment, evaluation.
- 3observation
- The act of observing or watching something closely.Also: perception, noticing.
“Breithniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, breithniú means considering: it is the verbal noun of the verb breithnigh (to consider). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Breithniú” with the article
The plural of consideration in Irish is breithnithe. Here is breithniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breithniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breithniú, the Irish word for consideration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Consideration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for consideration?
The Irish for consideration is breithniú (pronounced “BREH-nyoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is breithnithe. Depending on context it can also mean adjudication or observation.
How do you pronounce breithniú in Irish?
Breithniú is said like “BREH-nyoo” (IPA /bʲɾʲɛhnʲuː/).
What is the plural of consideration in Irish?
The plural of breithniú is breithnithe; with the article, na breithnithe means “the considerations”. The genitive plural is breithnithe, as in torthaí na mbreithnithe (the results of the assessments).
Does breithniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Breithniú can mean consideration, adjudication or observation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does breithniú change to bhreithniú or mbreithniú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breithniú becomes mo bhreithniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreithniú (eclipsis).
How do I say something is 'under consideration'?
Use 'faoi bhreithniú', for example 'Tá an cheist faoi bhreithniú'.
Is breithniú related to breith?
Yes, it comes from 'breithnigh', related to 'breith' in the sense of judgement, so it means weighing up or judging a matter.
