HeyRuaHow to say “inspection” in Irish
- Irish:
- cigireacht
- English:
- inspection, inspectorship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KIG-ir-ukht” /ˈcɪɟəɾʲəxt̪/
- Genitive singular:
- cigireachta, na cigireachta (e.g. tuairisc na cigireachta, the inspection report)
What does “cigireacht” mean?
“Cigireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inspection
- The work or act of inspecting something officially, such as a school, building or business.Also: inspecting, inspectorate work, examination.
1 other meaning: inspectorship
- 2inspectorship
- The position or office of an inspector.Also: inspector's post, inspectorate.
“Cigireacht” with the article
Here is cigireacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cigireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cigireacht, the Irish word for inspection.
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Inspection in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inspection?
The Irish for inspection is cigireacht (pronounced “KIG-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean inspectorship.
How do you pronounce cigireacht in Irish?
Cigireacht is said like “KIG-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈcɪɟəɾʲəxt̪/).
Does cigireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cigireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does cigireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cigireacht can mean inspection or inspectorship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cigireacht change to chigireacht or gcigireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cigireacht becomes mo chigireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcigireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cigireacht and cigire?
Cigire is the person, an inspector, while cigireacht is the activity or office, the inspection. For example, tháinig an cigire chun cigireacht a dhéanamh.
