HeyRuaHow to say “judicial” in Irish
- Irish:
- breithiúnach
- English:
- judicial, judgmental, judicious
- Word type:
- adjective
- More judicial:
- níos breithiúnaí
- Most judicial:
- is breithiúnaí
- Plural:
- breithiúnacha
- Pronunciation:
- “BREH-hoo-nukh” /ˈbʲɾʲɛhuːnˠəx/
What does “breithiúnach” mean?
“Breithiúnach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- judicial
- Relating to judges, courts or the giving of judgement.Also: judicative, of judgement.
2 other meanings: judgmental or judicious
- 2judgmental
- Quick to judge or criticise other people.Also: critical, censorious, fault-finding.
- 3judicious
- Showing good judgement and careful thought.Also: discerning, sensible.
“Breithiúnach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is breithiúnach after duine (person, masculine), after aigne (mind, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: aigne bhreithiúnach. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: duine breithiúnach.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, breithiúnacha. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant; after other plurals it does not: aigní breithiúnacha.
More judicial, most judicial, very judicial
Tá sé níos breithiúnaí ná a dheartháir. He is more judgmental than his brother.
| more judicial | níos breithiúnaí | in the past tense: ní ba bhreithiúnaí |
|---|---|---|
| most judicial | is breithiúnaí | in the past tense: ba bhreithiúnaí |
| as judicial as | chomh breithiúnach le | no change after chomh |
| very judicial | an-bhreithiúnach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too judicial | róbhreithiúnach | ró- lenites |
“Breithiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Judicial in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for judicial?
The Irish for judicial is breithiúnach (pronounced “BREH-hoo-nukh”). It comes after the noun: duine breithiúnach, a judicial person; aigne bhreithiúnach, a judicial mind.
How do you say more judicial and most judicial in Irish?
níos breithiúnaí is more judicial and is breithiúnaí is most judicial. In the past tense they become ní ba bhreithiúnaí and ba bhreithiúnaí.
Why does breithiúnach become bhreithiúnach?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So aigne bhreithiúnach (a judicial mind) but duine breithiúnach (a judicial person), because duine is masculine.
What is the plural of breithiúnach?
With a plural noun breithiúnach becomes breithiúnacha: daoine breithiúnacha, aigní breithiúnacha.
How do you say very judicial in Irish?
an-bhreithiúnach. Too judicial is róbhreithiúnach, and as judicial as is chomh breithiúnach le.
Does breithiúnach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Breithiúnach can mean judicial, judgmental or judicious, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is breithiúnach related to breitheamh?
Both come from breith, judgement: breitheamh is a judge, and breithiúnach describes something judicial or a person who judges others.
