HeyRuaHow to say “questioning” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceistiú
- English:
- questioning, querying
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ceistigh, to question (ag ceistiú, questioning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KESH-tyoo” /ˈcɛʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ceistithe, an cheistithe (e.g. seomra ceistithe, interrogation room)
What does “ceistiú” mean?
“Ceistiú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- questioning
- The act of asking someone questions, especially formally or closely; verbal noun of the verb ceistigh.Also: interrogation, interrogating, quizzing.
1 other meaning: querying
- 2querying
- The act of doubting or challenging something by raising questions about it; verbal noun of ceistigh.Also: questioning, challenging, doubting.
“Ceistiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ceistiú means questioning: it is the verbal noun of the verb ceistigh (to question). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ceistiú” with the article
Here is ceistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ceistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceistiú, the Irish word for questioning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Questioning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for questioning?
The Irish for questioning is ceistiú (pronounced “KESH-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean querying.
How do you pronounce ceistiú in Irish?
Ceistiú is said like “KESH-tyoo” (IPA /ˈcɛʃtʲuː/).
Does ceistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ceistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does ceistiú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceistiú can mean questioning or querying, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceistiú change to cheistiú or gceistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceistiú becomes mo cheistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceistiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between ceistiú and ceistiúchán?
Ceistiú is the verbal noun, the act of questioning (ag ceistiú duine), while ceistiúchán usually means a formal interrogation or a questionnaire.
How do I say 'to question a decision'?
Use ceistigh with the object in the genitive after ag: tá sé ag ceistiú an chinnidh, he is questioning the decision.
