HeyRuaHow to say “judgment” in Irish
- Irish:
- breithiúnas
- English:
- judgment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BREH-hoo-nus” /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuːnˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- breithiúnais (judgments)
- Genitive singular:
- breithiúnais, an bhreithiúnais (e.g. lá an bhreithiúnais, judgment day)
- Genitive plural:
- breithiúnas, na mbreithiúnas (e.g. foilsiú na mbreithiúnas, the publication of the judgments)
What does “breithiúnas” mean?
“Breithiúnas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- judgment
- A decision or verdict given by a judge or court.Also: verdict, ruling, sentence.
2 other meanings:
- 2judgment
- The ability to form sensible opinions and decisions, or an opinion formed in that way.Also: discernment, opinion, assessment.
- 3judgment
- In religion, the judgment of souls by God, especially the Last Judgment.Also: last judgment, day of judgment.
“Breithiúnas” with the article
The plural of judgment in Irish is breithiúnais. Here is breithiúnas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Breithiúnas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using breithiúnas, the Irish word for judgment.
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Judgment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for judgment?
The Irish for judgment is breithiúnas (pronounced “BREH-hoo-nus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is breithiúnais.
How do you pronounce breithiúnas in Irish?
Breithiúnas is said like “BREH-hoo-nus” (IPA /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuːnˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of judgment in Irish?
The plural of breithiúnas is breithiúnais; with the article, na breithiúnais means “the judgments”. The genitive plural is breithiúnas, as in foilsiú na mbreithiúnas (the publication of the judgments).
Why does breithiúnas change to bhreithiúnas or mbreithiúnas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) breithiúnas becomes mo bhreithiúnas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbreithiúnas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between breithiúnas and breitheamh?
Breithiúnas is the judgment or verdict, while breitheamh is the judge who gives it.
What does breithiúnas aithrí mean?
Breithiúnas aithrí is the penance a priest gives in confession.
