Leading question in Irish (Treoircheist): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for leading question?

The Irish for leading question is treoircheist (pronounced “TROR-khesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treoircheisteanna.

Q: What is the plural of leading question in Irish?

The plural of treoircheist is treoircheisteanna; with the article, na treoircheisteanna means “the leading questions”. The genitive plural is treoircheisteanna, as in úsáid na dtreoircheisteanna (the use of the leading questions).

How to say “leading question” in Irish

Irish:: treoircheist
English:: leading question
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “TROR-khesht” /ˈtɾʲoːɾʲˌçɛʃtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: treoircheisteanna (leading questions)
Genitive singular:: treoircheiste, na treoircheiste (e.g. úsáid na treoircheiste, the use of the leading question)
Genitive plural:: treoircheisteanna, na dtreoircheisteanna (e.g. úsáid na dtreoircheisteanna, the use of the leading questions)

What does “treoircheist” mean?

leading question: A question asked in a way that suggests or prompts the answer the questioner wants, especially in court.Also: suggestive question.

“Treoircheist” with the article

The plural of leading question in Irish is treoircheisteanna. Here is treoircheist after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an treoircheist

the leading question

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na treoircheisteanna

the leading questions

Plural: no change after na

“Treoircheist” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using treoircheist, the Irish word for leading question.

Ní cheadaítear treoircheist sa chúirt.

A leading question is not allowed in court.

Chuir an t-abhcóide treoircheist ar an bhfinné.

The barrister put a leading question to the witness.

Rinne an breitheamh agóid i gcoinne na treoircheiste.

The judge objected to the leading question.

Is treoircheisteanna iad sin go léir.

Those are all leading questions.

Seachain treoircheisteanna nuair a bhíonn tú ag cur agallaimh.

Avoid leading questions when you are interviewing.

Bhí an treoircheist sin róshoiléir ar fad.

That leading question was far too obvious.

Tá an iomarca treoircheisteanna sa suirbhé seo.

There are too many leading questions in this survey.

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Leading question in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for leading question?

The Irish for leading question is treoircheist (pronounced “TROR-khesht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is treoircheisteanna.

How do you pronounce treoircheist in Irish?

Treoircheist is said like “TROR-khesht” (IPA /ˈtɾʲoːɾʲˌçɛʃtʲ/).

What is the plural of leading question in Irish?

The plural of treoircheist is treoircheisteanna; with the article, na treoircheisteanna means “the leading questions”. The genitive plural is treoircheisteanna, as in úsáid na dtreoircheisteanna (the use of the leading questions).

Why does treoircheist change to threoircheist or dtreoircheist?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) treoircheist becomes mo threoircheist (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtreoircheist (eclipsis).

How is 'treoircheist' formed?

It combines 'treoir' (guidance, direction) and 'ceist' (question), with lenition of the second element: treoir + ceist gives 'treoircheist'.

Leading question in Irish (Treoircheist): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage