HeyRuaHow to say “justice” in Irish
- Irish:
- giúistís
- English:
- justice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GYOOSH-teesh” /ˈɟuːʃtʲiːʃ/
- Plural:
- giúistísí (justices)
- Genitive singular:
- giúistís, an ghiúistís (e.g. cinneadh an ghiúistís, the justice's decision)
- Genitive plural:
- giúistísí, na ngiúistísí (e.g. cumann na ngiúistísí, the association of justices)
What does “giúistís” mean?
- justice
- A judge or magistrate, especially a justice of the peace or a judge of a lower court.Also: magistrate, justice of the peace, judge.
Other Irish words for justice: cóir (justice), breitheamh (judge), cothrom (fair play), ceartas (justice)
“Giúistís” with the article
The plural of justice in Irish is giúistísí. Here is giúistís after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Giúistís” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using giúistís, the Irish word for justice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Justice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for justice?
The Irish for justice is giúistís (pronounced “GYOOSH-teesh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is giúistísí.
How do you pronounce giúistís in Irish?
Giúistís is said like “GYOOSH-teesh” (IPA /ˈɟuːʃtʲiːʃ/).
What is the plural of justice in Irish?
The plural of giúistís is giúistísí; with the article, na giúistísí means “the justices”. The genitive plural is giúistísí, as in cumann na ngiúistísí (the association of justices).
Why does giúistís change to ghiúistís or ngiúistís?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) giúistís becomes mo ghiúistís (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngiúistís (eclipsis).
What is the difference between giúistís and breitheamh?
Breitheamh is the general word for a judge, while giúistís refers to a justice or magistrate, as in giúistís síochána, justice of the peace.
