HeyRuaHow to say “testimony” in Irish
- Irish:
- teistíocht
- English:
- testimony
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TESH-tee-ukht” /ˈtʲeʃtʲiːəxt/
- Plural:
- teistíochtaí (testimonies)
- Genitive singular:
- teistíochta, na teistíochta (e.g. luach na teistíochta, the value of the testimony)
- Genitive plural:
- teistíochtaí, na dteistíochtaí (e.g. ag scrúdú teistíochtaí, examining testimonies)
What does “teistíocht” mean?
- testimony
- Evidence or a statement given by a witness, especially in a court of law.Also: evidence, witness statement, testifying.
“Teistíocht” with the article
The plural of testimony in Irish is teistíochtaí. Here is teistíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teistíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teistíocht, the Irish word for testimony.
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Testimony in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for testimony?
The Irish for testimony is teistíocht (pronounced “TESH-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teistíochtaí.
How do you pronounce teistíocht in Irish?
Teistíocht is said like “TESH-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈtʲeʃtʲiːəxt/).
What is the plural of testimony in Irish?
The plural of teistíocht is teistíochtaí; with the article, na teistíochtaí means “the testimonies”. The genitive plural is teistíochtaí, as in ag scrúdú teistíochtaí (examining testimonies).
Why does teistíocht change to theistíocht or dteistíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teistíocht becomes mo theistíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteistíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between teistíocht and fianaise?
Fianaise is the general word for evidence or witness, while teistíocht is more specifically the testimony a person gives. In everyday speech fianaise is far more common.
