Credibility in Irish (Inchreidteacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for credibility?

The Irish for credibility is inchreidteacht (pronounced “in-KHRED-yokht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “credibility” in Irish

Irish:: inchreidteacht
English:: credibility
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “in-KHRED-yokht” /ˈɪnʲˌxrʲɛdʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: inchreidteachta, na hinchreidteachta (e.g. easpa inchreidteachta, lack of credibility)

What does “inchreidteacht” mean?

credibility: The quality of being believable or worthy of trust.Also: believability, plausibility, credibleness.

“Inchreidteacht” with the article

Here is inchreidteacht after the article (an t-alt).

an inchreidteacht

the credibility

No change: feminine nouns starting with a vowel keep their form after an

“Inchreidteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using inchreidteacht, the Irish word for credibility.

Chaill an rialtas a inchreidteacht leis an scéal sin.

The government lost its credibility over that affair.

Níl mórán inchreidteachta ag a leithscéal.

His excuse has little credibility.

Cuireadh inchreidteacht an fhinné faoi cheist sa chúirt.

The witness's credibility was questioned in court.

Tá an inchreidteacht tábhachtach do gach iriseoir.

Credibility is important for every journalist.

Rinne an botún sin damáiste do m'inchreidteacht.

That mistake damaged my credibility.

Tá fadhb inchreidteachta ag an bpáirtí anois.

The party has a credibility problem now.

Chuir an fhianaise nua le hinchreidteacht a scéil.

The new evidence added to the credibility of his story.

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Credibility in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for credibility?

The Irish for credibility is inchreidteacht (pronounced “in-KHRED-yokht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce inchreidteacht in Irish?

Inchreidteacht is said like “in-KHRED-yokht” (IPA /ˈɪnʲˌxrʲɛdʲəxt̪/).

Does inchreidteacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for inchreidteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does inchreidteacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an inchreidteacht (the credibility), a hinchreidteacht (her credibility), a n-inchreidteacht (their credibility).

How is 'inchreidteacht' different from 'creidiúint'?

'Inchreidteacht' is the believability of something or someone, while 'creidiúint' usually means belief or credit, as in 'creidiúint a thabhairt do dhuine'.

Credibility in Irish (Inchreidteacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage