HeyRuaHow to say “re-examination” in Irish
- Irish:
- athcheistiú
- English:
- re-examination
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-khesh-tyoo” /ˈahˌxɛʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- athcheistithe, an athcheistithe (e.g. le linn an athcheistithe, during the re-examination)
What does “athcheistiú” mean?
- re-examination
- The act of questioning someone again, especially a witness in court; it is the verbal noun of the verb athcheistigh.Also: requestioning, questioning again.
“Athcheistiú” with the article
Here is athcheistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Athcheistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using athcheistiú, the Irish word for re-examination.
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Re-examination in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for re-examination?
The Irish for re-examination is athcheistiú (pronounced “AH-khesh-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce athcheistiú in Irish?
Athcheistiú is said like “AH-khesh-tyoo” (IPA /ˈahˌxɛʃtʲuː/).
Does athcheistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for athcheistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does athcheistiú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-athcheistiú (the re-examination), a hathcheistiú (her re-examination), a n-athcheistiú (their re-examination).
How does athcheistiú differ from croscheistiú?
Croscheistiú is cross-examination by the opposing side, while athcheistiú is re-examination, usually by the side that called the witness, after the cross-examination.
