HeyRuaHow to say “conviction” in Irish
- Irish:
- daorbhreith
- English:
- conviction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DEER-vreh” /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠˌvʲɾʲɛ/
- Plural:
- daorbhreitheanna (convictions)
- Genitive singular:
- daorbhreithe, na daorbhreithe (e.g. achomharc in aghaidh na daorbhreithe, an appeal against the conviction)
- Genitive plural:
- daorbhreitheanna, na ndaorbhreitheanna (e.g. líon na ndaorbhreitheanna, the number of convictions)
What does “daorbhreith” mean?
- conviction
- A court's judgement that a person is guilty of a crime, or the sentence passed on them.Also: guilty verdict, condemnation, sentence.
“Daorbhreith” with the article
The plural of conviction in Irish is daorbhreitheanna. Here is daorbhreith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Daorbhreith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using daorbhreith, the Irish word for conviction.
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Conviction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conviction?
The Irish for conviction is daorbhreith (pronounced “DEER-vreh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is daorbhreitheanna.
How do you pronounce daorbhreith in Irish?
Daorbhreith is said like “DEER-vreh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠiːɾˠˌvʲɾʲɛ/).
What is the plural of conviction in Irish?
The plural of daorbhreith is daorbhreitheanna; with the article, na daorbhreitheanna means “the convictions”. The genitive plural is daorbhreitheanna, as in líon na ndaorbhreitheanna (the number of convictions).
Why does daorbhreith change to dhaorbhreith or ndaorbhreith?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) daorbhreith becomes mo dhaorbhreith (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndaorbhreith (eclipsis).
What is the opposite of 'daorbhreith'?
The opposite is 'saorbhreith', an acquittal; 'daor' here means condemned and 'saor' means free.
How does 'daorbhreith' differ from 'pianbhreith'?
'Daorbhreith' is the judgement of guilt or condemnation, while 'pianbhreith' is specifically the sentence or punishment imposed.
