HeyRuaHow to say “questionnaire” in Irish
- Irish:
- ceistiúchán
- English:
- questionnaire, questioning
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KESH-too-khawn” /ˈcɛʃtʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- ceistiúcháin (questionnaires)
- Genitive singular:
- ceistiúcháin, an cheistiúcháin (e.g. torthaí an cheistiúcháin, the results of the questionnaire)
- Genitive plural:
- ceistiúchán, na gceistiúchán (e.g. anailís na gceistiúchán, the analysis of the questionnaires)
What does “ceistiúchán” mean?
“Ceistiúchán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- questionnaire
- A printed or online set of questions that people answer to give information.Also: survey form, survey, form.
1 other meaning: questioning
- 2questioning
- The act of asking someone a series of questions, an interrogation.Also: interrogation, quizzing.
Other Irish words for questionnaire: ceistneoir (questionnaire)
“Ceistiúchán” with the article
The plural of questionnaire in Irish is ceistiúcháin. Here is ceistiúchán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ceistiúchán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ceistiúchán, the Irish word for questionnaire.
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Questionnaire in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for questionnaire?
The Irish for questionnaire is ceistiúchán (pronounced “KESH-too-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ceistiúcháin. Depending on context it can also mean questioning.
How do you pronounce ceistiúchán in Irish?
Ceistiúchán is said like “KESH-too-khawn” (IPA /ˈcɛʃtʲuːxaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of questionnaire in Irish?
The plural of ceistiúchán is ceistiúcháin; with the article, na ceistiúcháin means “the questionnaires”. The genitive plural is ceistiúchán, as in anailís na gceistiúchán (the analysis of the questionnaires).
Does ceistiúchán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Ceistiúchán can mean questionnaire or questioning, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does ceistiúchán change to cheistiúchán or gceistiúchán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceistiúchán becomes mo cheistiúchán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceistiúchán (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'ceistiúchán' and 'suirbhé'?
'Ceistiúchán' is the questionnaire itself, the list of questions, while 'suirbhé' is the survey or study carried out, often using a ceistiúchán.
