HeyRuaHow to say “testimony” in Irish
- Irish:
- teistiméireacht
- English:
- testimony, testimonial
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “tesh-tee-MAY-ruhkht” /tʲeʃtʲiːmʲeːɾʲəxt/
- Plural:
- teistiméireachtaí (testimonies)
- Genitive singular:
- teistiméireachta, na teistiméireachta (e.g. fírinne na teistiméireachta, the truth of the testimony)
- Genitive plural:
- teistiméireachtaí, na dteistiméireachtaí (e.g. cnuasach na dteistiméireachtaí, the collection of testimonies)
What does “teistiméireacht” mean?
“Teistiméireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- testimony
- A formal statement of what someone saw, knows or believes, especially one given as evidence.Also: evidence, witness statement, attestation.
1 other meaning: testimonial
- 2testimonial
- A written statement praising someone's character or ability, or a reference from an employer.Also: reference, character reference, recommendation.
“Teistiméireacht” with the article
The plural of testimony in Irish is teistiméireachtaí. Here is teistiméireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Teistiméireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using teistiméireacht, 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 teistiméireacht (pronounced “tesh-tee-MAY-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is teistiméireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean testimonial.
How do you pronounce teistiméireacht in Irish?
Teistiméireacht is said like “tesh-tee-MAY-ruhkht” (IPA /tʲeʃtʲiːmʲeːɾʲəxt/).
What is the plural of testimony in Irish?
The plural of teistiméireacht is teistiméireachtaí; with the article, na teistiméireachtaí means “the testimonies”. The genitive plural is teistiméireachtaí, as in cnuasach na dteistiméireachtaí (the collection of testimonies).
Does teistiméireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Teistiméireacht can mean testimony or testimonial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does teistiméireacht change to theistiméireacht or dteistiméireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) teistiméireacht becomes mo theistiméireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dteistiméireacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'teistiméireacht' and 'fianaise'?
'Fianaise' is evidence in general, while 'teistiméireacht' is a statement given by a person, such as a witness's testimony or a written reference.
