HeyRuaHow to say “testifying” in Irish
- Irish:
- fianú
- English:
- testifying, attestation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- fianaigh, to witness (ag fianú, witnessing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEE-uh-noo” /ˈfʲiənˠuː/
- Plural:
- fianuithe
- Genitive singular:
- fianaithe, an fhianaithe (e.g. cumhacht fianaithe, power of attestation)
- Genitive plural:
- fianuithe, na bhfianuithe (e.g. líon na bhfianuithe, the number of attestations)
What does “fianú” mean?
“Fianú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- testifying
- The act of giving evidence or bearing witness to something; the verbal noun of the verb fianaigh.Also: witnessing, testimony, bearing witness.
1 other meaning: attestation
- 2attestation
- The formal confirmation, by witnessing or signing, that something such as a document is genuine.Also: witnessing, certification.
“Fianú” as a verbal noun
After ag, fianú means witnessing: it is the verbal noun of the verb fianaigh (to witness). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Fianú” with the article
The plural of testifying in Irish is fianuithe. Here is fianú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fianú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fianú, the Irish word for testifying.
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Testifying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for testifying?
The Irish for testifying is fianú (pronounced “FEE-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fianuithe. Depending on context it can also mean attestation.
How do you pronounce fianú in Irish?
Fianú is said like “FEE-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈfʲiənˠuː/).
What is the plural of testifying in Irish?
The plural of fianú is fianuithe; with the article, it is na fianuithe. The genitive plural is fianuithe, as in líon na bhfianuithe (the number of attestations).
Does fianú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Fianú can mean testifying or attestation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does fianú change to fhianú or bhfianú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fianú becomes m'fhianú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfianú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fianú and fianaise?
Fianaise is the evidence or testimony itself, while fianú is the act of testifying or attesting, the verbal noun of fianaigh.
