HeyRuaHow to say “cross-examination” in Irish
- Irish:
- croscheistiú
- English:
- cross-examination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- croscheistigh, to cross-examine (ag croscheistiú, cross-examining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KROSS-khesh-tyoo” /ˈkɾˠɔsˌçɛʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- croscheistithe, an chroscheistithe (e.g. le linn an chroscheistithe, during the cross-examination)
What does “croscheistiú” mean?
- cross-examination
- The act of questioning a witness closely, especially in court by the opposing side; it is the verbal noun of the verb croscheistigh.Also: cross-examining, cross-questioning, interrogation.
“Croscheistiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, croscheistiú means cross-examining: it is the verbal noun of the verb croscheistigh (to cross-examine). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Croscheistiú” with the article
Here is croscheistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Croscheistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using croscheistiú, the Irish word for cross-examination.
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Cross-examination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cross-examination?
The Irish for cross-examination is croscheistiú (pronounced “KROSS-khesh-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce croscheistiú in Irish?
Croscheistiú is said like “KROSS-khesh-tyoo” (IPA /ˈkɾˠɔsˌçɛʃtʲuː/).
Does croscheistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for croscheistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does croscheistiú change to chroscheistiú or gcroscheistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) croscheistiú becomes mo chroscheistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcroscheistiú (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to cross-examine' in Irish?
The verb is croscheistigh, as in 'Chroscheistigh an t-abhcóide an finné', and croscheistiú is its verbal noun.
How does croscheistiú differ from ceistiú?
Ceistiú is general questioning, while croscheistiú is the probing questioning of a witness by the opposing side in court.
