Justification in Irish (Fírinniú): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for justification?

The Irish for justification is fírinniú (pronounced “FEER-in-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean justification (typography).

Q: Does fírinniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fírinniú can mean justification or justification (typography), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “justification” in Irish

Irish:: fírinniú
English:: justification, justification (typography)
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: fírinnigh, to justify (ag fírinniú, justifying)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “FEER-in-yoo” /ˈfʲiːɾʲənʲuː/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: fírinnithe, an fhírinnithe (e.g. bunús an fhírinnithe, the basis of the justification)

What does “fírinniú” mean?

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

justification: The act of justifying or showing something to be right or true; verbal noun of the verb fírinnigh.Also: justifying, vindication, verification.

1 other meaning: justification (typography)

2justification (typography): The alignment of text so that lines are even at the margins.Also: justification, text alignment, justifying text.

“Fírinniú” as a verbal noun

After ag, fírinniú means justifying: it is the verbal noun of the verb fírinnigh (to justify). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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fírinniúverbal noun

ag fírinniújustifying

“Fírinniú” with the article

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

an fírinniú

the justification

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“Fírinniú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using fírinniú, the Irish word for justification.

Níl aon fhírinniú ar an gcinneadh sin.

There is no justification for that decision.

Thug sé fírinniú fada ar a ghníomhartha.

He gave a long justification of his actions.

Ní raibh an fírinniú sin sásúil.

That justification was not satisfactory.

Bhí gá le fírinniú láidir don chostas.

A strong justification was needed for the cost.

Is deacair fírinniú a fháil don chogadh.

It is hard to find a justification for the war.

Roghnaigh fírinniú an téacs sa ríomhchlár.

Choose text justification in the program.

Ba é sin bunús an fhírinnithe a thug sí.

That was the basis of the justification she gave.

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Justification in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for justification?

The Irish for justification is fírinniú (pronounced “FEER-in-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean justification (typography).

How do you pronounce fírinniú in Irish?

Fírinniú is said like “FEER-in-yoo” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾʲənʲuː/).

Does fírinniú have a plural?

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

Does fírinniú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Fírinniú can mean justification or justification (typography), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does fírinniú change to fhírinniú or bhfírinniú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fírinniú becomes m'fhírinniú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfírinniú (eclipsis).

How is fírinniú related to fírinne?

Fírinniú comes from the verb fírinnigh, built on fírinne 'truth', so it means showing something to be true or right. In everyday speech 'údar' is also common: níl údar leis 'there is no justification for it'.

Justification in Irish (Fírinniú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage