HeyRuaHow to say “sufficient evidence” in Irish
- Irish:
- leorfhianaise
- English:
- sufficient evidence
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LYOR-ee-uh-nish-uh” /ˈlʲoːɾˌiənˠəʃə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- leorfhianaise, na leorfhianaise (e.g. easpa leorfhianaise, lack of sufficient evidence)
What does “leorfhianaise” mean?
- sufficient evidence
- Enough evidence or proof to support a claim, charge or conclusion, especially in law.Also: adequate evidence, enough evidence, enough proof.
“Leorfhianaise” with the article
Here is leorfhianaise after the article (an t-alt).
an leorfhianaise
the sufficient evidence
No change after an
“Leorfhianaise” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using leorfhianaise, the Irish word for sufficient evidence.
Ní raibh leorfhianaise ann chun é a chiontú.
There was not sufficient evidence to convict him.
Caitheadh an cás amach de bharr easpa leorfhianaise.
The case was thrown out for lack of sufficient evidence.
Dúirt an breitheamh nach raibh an leorfhianaise ann.
The judge said the sufficient evidence was not there.
Tá leorfhianaise againn anois, dar leis na gardaí.
We now have sufficient evidence, according to the police.
Ní féidir cúiseamh gan leorfhianaise.
You cannot prosecute without sufficient evidence.
Bailíodh leorfhianaise i rith an fhiosrúcháin.
Sufficient evidence was gathered during the investigation.
An bhfuil leorfhianaise ann go bhfuil an teoiric ceart?
Is there sufficient evidence that the theory is correct?
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Sufficient evidence in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sufficient evidence?
The Irish for sufficient evidence is leorfhianaise (pronounced “LYOR-ee-uh-nish-uh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce leorfhianaise in Irish?
Leorfhianaise is said like “LYOR-ee-uh-nish-uh” (IPA /ˈlʲoːɾˌiənˠəʃə/).
Does leorfhianaise have a plural?
No plural form is given for leorfhianaise in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'leorfhianaise' formed?
It combines the prefix 'leor-' (sufficient) with 'fianaise' (evidence), and the prefix lenites the f, giving 'leorfhianaise'. In everyday speech you may also hear 'dóthain fianaise'.
