HeyRuaHow to say “witness” in Irish
- Irish:
- finné
- English:
- witness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “FIN-yay” /ˈfʲɪn̠ʲeː/
- Plural:
- finnéithe
- Genitive singular:
- finné, an fhinné (e.g. fianaise an fhinné, the witness's evidence)
- Genitive plural:
- finnéithe, na bhfinnéithe (e.g. ainmneacha na bhfinnéithe, the names of the witnesses)
What does “finné” mean?
- witness
- A person who sees something happen or who gives evidence about it, especially in a court.Also: eyewitness, testifier.
“Finné” with the article
The plural of witness in Irish is finnéithe. Here is finné after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Finné” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using finné, the Irish word for witness.
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Witness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for witness?
The Irish for witness is finné (pronounced “FIN-yay”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is finnéithe.
How do you pronounce finné in Irish?
Finné is said like “FIN-yay” (IPA /ˈfʲɪn̠ʲeː/).
What is the plural of witness in Irish?
The plural of finné is finnéithe; with the article, it is na finnéithe. The genitive plural is finnéithe, as in ainmneacha na bhfinnéithe (the names of the witnesses).
Why does finné change to fhinné or bhfinné?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) finné becomes m'fhinné (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfinné (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'finné' and 'fianaise'?
'Finné' is the person who witnesses or testifies, while 'fianaise' is the evidence or testimony itself: thug an finné fianaise, the witness gave evidence.
