HeyRuaHow to say “criticism” in Irish
- Irish:
- criticeas
- English:
- criticism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KRIT-ik-yas” /ˈcɾʲɪtʲɪcəsˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- criticis, an chriticis (e.g. stair an chriticis, the history of criticism)
What does “criticeas” mean?
- criticism
- The analysis and judgement of literary or artistic works; critical study.Also: literary criticism, critique, critical analysis.
Other Irish words for criticism: cáineadh (criticism)
“Criticeas” with the article
Here is criticeas after the article (an t-alt).
“Criticeas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using criticeas, the Irish word for criticism.
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Criticism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for criticism?
The Irish for criticism is criticeas (pronounced “KRIT-ik-yas”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce criticeas in Irish?
Criticeas is said like “KRIT-ik-yas” (IPA /ˈcɾʲɪtʲɪcəsˠ/).
Does criticeas have a plural?
No plural form is given for criticeas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does criticeas change to chriticeas or gcriticeas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) criticeas becomes mo chriticeas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcriticeas (eclipsis).
Is 'criticeas' the word for criticising someone?
No, 'criticeas' is critical study of literature or art. For finding fault use 'cáineadh', and for a review use 'léirmheas'.
