HeyRuaHow to say “investigation” in Irish
- Irish:
- imscrúdú
- English:
- investigation, inquest
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- imscrúdaigh, to investigate (ag imscrúdú, investigating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IM-skroo-doo” /ˈɪmʲsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- imscrúduithe (investigations)
- Genitive singular:
- imscrúdaithe, an imscrúdaithe (e.g. torthaí an imscrúdaithe, the results of the investigation)
- Genitive plural:
- imscrúduithe, na n-imscrúduithe (e.g. líon na n-imscrúduithe, the number of investigations)
What does “imscrúdú” mean?
“Imscrúdú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- investigation
- A careful official examination of something, such as a crime, accident or complaint, to find out the facts; it is also the verbal noun of the verb imscrúdaigh.Also: inquiry, examination, probe, scrutiny.
1 other meaning: inquest
- 2inquest
- An official inquiry held by a coroner into the cause of a sudden or unexplained death.Also: coroner's inquest.
Other Irish words for investigation: taighde (research)
“Imscrúdú” as a verbal noun
After ag, imscrúdú means investigating: it is the verbal noun of the verb imscrúdaigh (to investigate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Imscrúdú” with the article
The plural of investigation in Irish is imscrúduithe. Here is imscrúdú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Imscrúdú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using imscrúdú, the Irish word for investigation.
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Investigation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for investigation?
The Irish for investigation is imscrúdú (pronounced “IM-skroo-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is imscrúduithe. Depending on context it can also mean inquest.
How do you pronounce imscrúdú in Irish?
Imscrúdú is said like “IM-skroo-doo” (IPA /ˈɪmʲsˠkɾˠuːd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of investigation in Irish?
The plural of imscrúdú is imscrúduithe; with the article, na himscrúduithe means “the investigations”. The genitive plural is imscrúduithe, as in líon na n-imscrúduithe (the number of investigations).
Does imscrúdú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Imscrúdú can mean investigation or inquest, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does imscrúdú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-imscrúdú (the investigation), a himscrúdú (her investigation), a n-imscrúdú (their investigation), na himscrúduithe (the investigations).
What is the difference between imscrúdú and fiosrúchán?
Both can mean an investigation, but fiosrúchán is often used for an inquiry or query, including a formal public inquiry, while imscrúdú stresses detailed examination, as in a police investigation or an inquest.
How is imscrúdú related to scrúdú?
Imscrúdú is formed from scrúdú, 'examination', with the prefix im-, giving the sense of a thorough, all-round examination.
