HeyRuaHow to say “recognition” in Irish
- Irish:
- aithint
- English:
- recognition, discernment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- aithin, to recognize (ag aithint, recognizing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hint” /ahənʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- aitheanta, na haitheanta (e.g. comhartha aitheanta, identifying mark)
What does “aithint” mean?
“Aithint” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recognition
- The act of recognizing or knowing someone or something; it is the verbal noun of the verb aithin.Also: recognizing, identification, knowing.
1 other meaning: discernment
- 2discernment
- The ability to tell things apart or distinguish one thing from another.Also: distinguishing, perception.
Other Irish words for recognition: aitheantas (recognition)
“Aithint” as a verbal noun
After ag, aithint means recognizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb aithin (to recognize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Aithint” with the article
Here is aithint after the article (an t-alt).
“Aithint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aithint, the Irish word for recognition.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Recognition in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recognition?
The Irish for recognition is aithint (pronounced “AH-hint”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean discernment.
How do you pronounce aithint in Irish?
Aithint is said like “AH-hint” (IPA /ahənʲtʲ/).
Does aithint have a plural?
No plural form is given for aithint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does aithint have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aithint can mean recognition or discernment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aithint sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aithint (the recognition), a haithint (her recognition), a n-aithint (their recognition).
What is the difference between aithint and aitheantas?
Aithint is the act of recognizing (verbal noun of aithin), while aitheantas usually means recognition in the sense of acknowledgement or identity, as in cárta aitheantais 'identity card'.
How do I say 'I know him' using this word?
For knowing a person you say 'Tá aithne agam air'. To say you recognized someone, use the verb: 'D'aithin mé é', or the verbal noun: 'Ní raibh mé in ann é a aithint'.
