HeyRuaHow to say “testing” in Irish
- Irish:
- promhadh
- English:
- testing, vetting
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- promh, to test (ag promhadh, testing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “PROO-uh” /ˈpɾˠuːə/
- Genitive singular:
- profa, an phrofa (e.g. píolóta profa, test pilot)
What does “promhadh” mean?
“Promhadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- testing
- The act of testing or proving something to see if it works or is good enough; verbal noun of the verb promh.Also: test, proving, trial, roadtest.
1 other meaning: vetting
- 2vetting
- The act of checking or examining someone or something carefully before approval.Also: checking, examination.
Other Irish words for testing: tástáil (test)
“Promhadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, promhadh means testing: it is the verbal noun of the verb promh (to test). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Promhadh” with the article
Here is promhadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Promhadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using promhadh, the Irish word for testing.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Testing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for testing?
The Irish for testing is promhadh (pronounced “PROO-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean vetting.
How do you pronounce promhadh in Irish?
Promhadh is said like “PROO-uh” (IPA /ˈpɾˠuːə/).
Does promhadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for promhadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does promhadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Promhadh can mean testing or vetting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does promhadh change to phromhadh or bpromhadh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) promhadh becomes mo phromhadh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpromhadh (eclipsis).
What is the difference between promhadh and tástáil?
Tástáil is the everyday word for a test or testing, while promhadh is more formal or technical, as in píolóta profa or promhadh an aigéid.
