HeyRuaHow to say “verdict” in Irish
- Irish:
- fíorasc
- English:
- verdict
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “FEER-usk” /ˈfʲiːɾˠəsˠk/
- Plural:
- fíoraisc (verdicts)
- Genitive singular:
- fíoraisc, an fhíoraisc (e.g. fógairt an fhíoraisc, the announcement of the verdict)
- Genitive plural:
- fíorasc, na bhfíorasc (e.g. fógairt na bhfíorasc, the announcement of the verdicts)
What does “fíorasc” mean?
- verdict
- The decision reached by a jury or court on whether someone is guilty or not.Also: finding, jury decision, judgment.
Other Irish words for verdict: breithiúnas (judgment)
“Fíorasc” with the article
The plural of verdict in Irish is fíoraisc. Here is fíorasc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Fíorasc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fíorasc, the Irish word for verdict.
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Verdict in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for verdict?
The Irish for verdict is fíorasc (pronounced “FEER-usk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is fíoraisc.
How do you pronounce fíorasc in Irish?
Fíorasc is said like “FEER-usk” (IPA /ˈfʲiːɾˠəsˠk/).
What is the plural of verdict in Irish?
The plural of fíorasc is fíoraisc; with the article, na fíoraisc means “the verdicts”. The genitive plural is fíorasc, as in fógairt na bhfíorasc (the announcement of the verdicts).
Why does fíorasc change to fhíorasc or bhfíorasc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fíorasc becomes m'fhíorasc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfíorasc (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fíorasc and breithiúnas?
Fíorasc is the verdict given by a jury on the facts, while breithiúnas is a judgment given by a judge. The sentence imposed is pianbhreith.
