HeyRuaHow to say “justice” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceartas
- English:
- justice, right
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KYAR-tus” /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- ceartais (justices)
- Genitive singular:
- ceartais, an cheartais (e.g. Aire an Cheartais, Minister for Justice)
- Genitive plural:
- ceartas, na gceartas (e.g. cosaint na gceartas, the defence of the rights)
What does “ceartas” mean?
“Ceartas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- justice
- Fairness and right treatment, especially as provided by law and the courts.Also: fairness, equity.
1 other meaning: right
- 2right
- Something a person is entitled to; in the plural, one's rights or due claims.Also: rights, claim, due, entitlement.
Other Irish words for justice: cóir (justice), breitheamh (judge), cothrom (fair play)
“Ceartas” with the article
The plural of justice in Irish is ceartais. Here is ceartas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceartas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceartas, the Irish word for justice.
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Justice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for justice?
The Irish for justice is ceartas (pronounced “KYAR-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceartais. Depending on context it can also mean right.
How do you pronounce ceartas in Irish?
Ceartas is said like “KYAR-tus” (IPA /ˈcaɾˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of justice in Irish?
The plural of ceartas is ceartais; with the article, na ceartais means “the justices”. The genitive plural is ceartas, as in cosaint na gceartas (the defence of the rights).
Does ceartas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceartas can mean justice or right, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceartas change to cheartas or gceartas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceartas becomes mo cheartas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceartas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceartas' and 'ceart'?
'Ceart' means a right or what is correct, and its genitive 'cirt' appears in 'Dlí agus Ceart'; 'ceartas' stresses justice or fairness as a principle, as in 'ceartas sóisialta' (social justice).
