HeyRuaHow to say “recognized” in Irish
- Irish:
- aitheanta
- English:
- recognized, well-known
- Word type:
- adjective
- More recognized:
- níos aitheanta
- Most recognized:
- is aitheanta
- Pronunciation:
- “AH-hin-ta” /ˈahən̪ˠt̪ˠə/
What does “aitheanta” mean?
“Aitheanta” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- recognized
- Officially or generally acknowledged or accepted.Also: accepted, acknowledged, official, approved.
1 other meaning: well-known
- 2well-known
- Known to people, familiar or established.Also: known, established, familiar.
“Aitheanta” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is aitheanta after fear (man, masculine), after teanga (language, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, aitheanta.
More recognized, most recognized, very recognized
| more recognized | níos aitheanta | in the past tense: ní b'aitheanta |
|---|---|---|
| most recognized | is aitheanta | in the past tense: ab aitheanta |
| as recognized as | chomh haitheanta le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very recognized | an-aitheanta | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too recognized | ró-aitheanta | ró- lenites |
“Aitheanta” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Recognized in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for recognized?
The Irish for recognized is aitheanta (pronounced “AH-hin-ta”). It comes after the noun: fear aitheanta, a recognized man; teanga aitheanta, a recognized language.
How do you say more recognized and most recognized in Irish?
níos aitheanta is more recognized and is aitheanta is most recognized. In the past tense they become ní b'aitheanta and ab aitheanta.
How do you say very recognized in Irish?
an-aitheanta. Too recognized is ró-aitheanta, and as recognized as is chomh haitheanta le.
Does aitheanta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aitheanta can mean recognized or well-known, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition means 'recognized by' with 'aitheanta'?
Use 'ag': 'aitheanta ag an Rialtas' means recognized by the Government.
How is 'aitheanta' different from 'cáiliúil'?
'Aitheanta' means officially recognized or accepted, while 'cáiliúil' means famous: 'scríbhneoir cáiliúil' is a famous writer.
