HeyRuaHow to say “examination-in-chief” in Irish
- Irish:
- príomhcheistiú
- English:
- examination-in-chief
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PREEV-khesh-tyoo” /ˈpɾʲiːvˌçɛʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- príomhcheistithe, an phríomhcheistithe (e.g. le linn an phríomhcheistithe, during the examination-in-chief)
What does “príomhcheistiú” mean?
- examination-in-chief
- In a court case, the first questioning of a witness by the lawyer who called that witness; it is formed from the verbal noun 'ceistiú' (questioning) with the prefix 'príomh-'.Also: direct examination, chief examination, primary questioning.
“Príomhcheistiú” with the article
Here is príomhcheistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Príomhcheistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using príomhcheistiú, the Irish word for examination-in-chief.
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Examination-in-chief in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for examination-in-chief?
The Irish for examination-in-chief is príomhcheistiú (pronounced “PREEV-khesh-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce príomhcheistiú in Irish?
Príomhcheistiú is said like “PREEV-khesh-tyoo” (IPA /ˈpɾʲiːvˌçɛʃtʲuː/).
Does príomhcheistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for príomhcheistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does príomhcheistiú change to phríomhcheistiú or bpríomhcheistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhcheistiú becomes mo phríomhcheistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhcheistiú (eclipsis).
How does 'príomhcheistiú' differ from 'croscheistiú'?
'Príomhcheistiú' is the questioning of a witness by the side that called them, while 'croscheistiú' is cross-examination by the opposing side.
