Judgeship in Irish (Breithiúnacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for judgeship?

The Irish for judgeship is breithiúnacht (pronounced “BREH-hoo-nakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean judicature.

Q: Does breithiúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Breithiúnacht can mean judgeship or judicature, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “judgeship” in Irish

Irish:: breithiúnacht
English:: judgeship, judicature
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BREH-hoo-nakht” /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: breithiúnachta, na breithiúnachta (e.g. cumhachtaí na breithiúnachta, the powers of the judgeship)

What does “breithiúnacht” mean?

“Breithiúnacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

judgeship: The office or position of a judge.Also: office of judge, judicial office.

1 other meaning: judicature

2judicature: The administration of justice, or the body of judges and courts as a whole.Also: judiciary, administration of justice.

“Breithiúnacht” with the article

Here is breithiúnacht after the article (an t-alt).

an bhreithiúnacht

the judgeship

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Breithiúnacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using breithiúnacht, the Irish word for judgeship.

Ceapadh í chun breithiúnachta anuraidh.

She was appointed to a judgeship last year.

Tá an bhreithiúnacht neamhspleách ar an rialtas.

The judicature is independent of the government.

Bhí sé i mbun breithiúnachta ar feadh fiche bliain.

He held judicial office for twenty years.

D'éirigh sí as an mbreithiúnacht anuraidh.

She resigned from the judgeship last year.

Is post mór le rá í an bhreithiúnacht.

A judgeship is a highly respected position.

Pléadh struchtúr na breithiúnachta sa Dáil.

The structure of the judicature was discussed in the Dáil.

Is cuid den stát í an bhreithiúnacht.

The judicature is part of the state.

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Judgeship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for judgeship?

The Irish for judgeship is breithiúnacht (pronounced “BREH-hoo-nakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean judicature.

How do you pronounce breithiúnacht in Irish?

Breithiúnacht is said like “BREH-hoo-nakht” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does breithiúnacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for breithiúnacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does breithiúnacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Breithiúnacht can mean judgeship or judicature, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does breithiúnacht change to bhreithiúnacht or mbreithiúnacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breithiúnacht becomes mo bhreithiúnacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreithiúnacht (eclipsis).

What is the difference between breithiúnacht and breithiúnas?

Breithiúnacht is the office of judge or the judicature, while breithiúnas means a judgement or a decision, as in breithiúnas na cúirte.

Judgeship in Irish (Breithiúnacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage