Recognition in Irish (Aitheantas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for recognition?

The Irish for recognition is aitheantas (pronounced “AH-hun-tus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean acquaintance or identification.

Q: Does aitheantas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aitheantas can mean recognition, acquaintance or identification, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “recognition” in Irish

Irish:: aitheantas
English:: recognition, acquaintance, identification
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “AH-hun-tus” /ˈahən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aitheantais, an aitheantais (e.g. cárta aitheantais, identity card)

What does “aitheantas” mean?

“Aitheantas” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

recognition: The act of recognising someone or something, or public acknowledgement of their worth or status.Also: acknowledgement, credit.

2 other meanings: acquaintance or identification

2acquaintance: Knowing a person or thing to some degree, or the people you know slightly.Also: familiarity, knowing.
3identification: The means by which a person or thing is identified, such as an ID document or mark.Also: id, identity.

Other Irish words for recognition: aithint (recognition)

“Aitheantas” with the article

Here is aitheantas after the article (an t-alt).

an t-aitheantas

the recognition

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Aitheantas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aitheantas, the Irish word for recognition.

Ní bhfuair mé aitheantas as mo chuid oibre.

I didn't get recognition for my work.

Tá aitheantas agam air ón scoil.

I know him slightly from school.

Taispeáin do chárta aitheantais don gharda.

Show your identity card to the guard.

Thug an rialtas aitheantas don stát nua.

The government recognised the new state.

Is mór an t-aitheantas é sin di.

That is great recognition for her.

Bhí a lucht aitheantais uile ag an tsochraid.

All his acquaintances were at the funeral.

Níor thug siad aon aitheantas dá hobair.

They gave no recognition to her work.

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Recognition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for recognition?

The Irish for recognition is aitheantas (pronounced “AH-hun-tus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean acquaintance or identification.

How do you pronounce aitheantas in Irish?

Aitheantas is said like “AH-hun-tus” (IPA /ˈahən̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).

Does aitheantas have a plural?

No plural form is given for aitheantas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does aitheantas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aitheantas can mean recognition, acquaintance or identification, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does aitheantas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aitheantas (the recognition), a haitheantas (her recognition), a n-aitheantas (their recognition).

What is the difference between 'aitheantas' and 'aithne'?

'Aithne' is the usual word for knowing someone (tá aithne agam air), while 'aitheantas' leans towards recognition and acknowledgement, and also slight acquaintance.

How do I say 'ID' in Irish?

Use 'cárta aitheantais' for an ID card, or 'aitheantas' on its own for identification in general.

Recognition in Irish (Aitheantas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage