HeyRuaHow to say “conviction” in Irish
- Irish:
- ciontú
- English:
- conviction, incrimination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ciontaigh, to convict (ag ciontú, convicting)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIN-too” /ˈcɪn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- ciontuithe (convictions)
- Genitive singular:
- ciontaithe, an chiontaithe (e.g. achomharc in aghaidh an chiontaithe, an appeal against the conviction)
- Genitive plural:
- ciontuithe, na gciontuithe (e.g. líon na gciontuithe, the number of convictions)
What does “ciontú” mean?
“Ciontú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- conviction
- The act of finding someone guilty of a crime in court; verbal noun of the verb 'ciontaigh' (convict).Also: convicting, finding guilty.
1 other meaning: incrimination
- 2incrimination
- The act of blaming or accusing someone, making them appear guilty.Also: accusing, blaming.
“Ciontú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ciontú means convicting: it is the verbal noun of the verb ciontaigh (to convict). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ciontú” with the article
The plural of conviction in Irish is ciontuithe. Here is ciontú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ciontú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ciontú, the Irish word for conviction.
Other nouns in Irish
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Conviction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for conviction?
The Irish for conviction is ciontú (pronounced “KIN-too”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ciontuithe. Depending on context it can also mean incrimination.
How do you pronounce ciontú in Irish?
Ciontú is said like “KIN-too” (IPA /ˈcɪn̪ˠt̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of conviction in Irish?
The plural of ciontú is ciontuithe; with the article, na ciontuithe means “the convictions”. The genitive plural is ciontuithe, as in líon na gciontuithe (the number of convictions).
Does ciontú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ciontú can mean conviction or incrimination, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ciontú change to chiontú or gciontú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciontú becomes mo chiontú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciontú (eclipsis).
Does 'ciontú' mean conviction in the sense of a strong belief?
No, 'ciontú' is a legal conviction. A firm belief is 'creideamh láidir' or 'dearbhchreideamh'.
What is the opposite of 'ciontú'?
An acquittal is 'éigiontú', from the verb 'éigiontaigh'.
