HeyRuaHow to say “judge” in Irish
- Irish:
- breitheamh
- English:
- judge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BREH-hoo” /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuː/
- Plural:
- breithiúna (judges)
- Genitive singular:
- breithimh, an bhreithimh (e.g. cinneadh an bhreithimh, the judge's decision)
- Genitive plural:
- breithiúna, na mbreithiúna (e.g. painéal na mbreithiúna, the panel of judges)
What does “breitheamh” mean?
“Breitheamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- judge
- A person who presides over a court of law and decides cases.Also: justice, magistrate.
1 other meaning:
- 2judge
- A person who decides the winner in a competition or contest.Also: adjudicator, referee.
“Breitheamh” with the article
The plural of judge in Irish is breithiúna. Here is breitheamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breitheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breitheamh, the Irish word for judge.
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Judge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for judge?
The Irish for judge is breitheamh (pronounced “BREH-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is breithiúna.
How do you pronounce breitheamh in Irish?
Breitheamh is said like “BREH-hoo” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuː/).
What is the plural of judge in Irish?
The plural of breitheamh is breithiúna; with the article, na breithiúna means “the judges”. The genitive plural is breithiúna, as in painéal na mbreithiúna (the panel of judges).
Why does breitheamh change to bhreitheamh or mbreitheamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breitheamh becomes mo bhreitheamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreitheamh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between breitheamh and moltóir?
Breitheamh is a judge, especially in a court of law, while moltóir is the usual word for an adjudicator or referee in competitions and sport.
How do you say 'judgement' as in a court ruling?
Use breithiúnas, as in 'thug an breitheamh breithiúnas', meaning the judge gave judgement.
