HeyRuaHow to say “presumption” in Irish
- Irish:
- toimhde
- English:
- presumption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TIV-uh” /t̪ˠɪvʲə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- toimhdean, na toimhdean (e.g. bunús na toimhdean, the basis of the presumption)
What does “toimhde” mean?
- presumption
- Something taken to be true without proof, an assumption or supposition.Also: assumption, supposition, premise.
“Toimhde” with the article
Here is toimhde after the article (an t-alt).
an toimhde
the presumption
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Toimhde” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using toimhde, the Irish word for presumption.
Is toimhde í sin, ní fíric.
That is an assumption, not a fact.
Bhí an toimhde mícheart ón tús.
The assumption was wrong from the start.
Níl aon bhunús leis an toimhde sin.
There is no basis for that presumption.
Thosaigh sé ón toimhde go raibh sí ciontach.
He started from the assumption that she was guilty.
Ní féidir glacadh le toimhde gan fianaise.
You cannot accept a presumption without evidence.
Bhí an argóint bunaithe ar thoimhde lag.
The argument was based on a weak premise.
Ba é mo thoimhde go dtiocfadh sé.
My assumption was that he would come.
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Presumption in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for presumption?
The Irish for presumption is toimhde (pronounced “TIV-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce toimhde in Irish?
Toimhde is said like “TIV-uh” (IPA /t̪ˠɪvʲə/).
Does toimhde have a plural?
No plural form is given for toimhde in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does toimhde change to thoimhde or dtoimhde?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) toimhde becomes mo thoimhde (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtoimhde (eclipsis).
How is 'toimhde' used in law?
In legal Irish 'toimhde neamhchiontachta' means the presumption of innocence; 'toimhde' is the standard term for a legal presumption.
