HeyRuaHow to say “assignment” in Irish
- Irish:
- sannadh
- English:
- assignment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sann, to assign (ag sannadh, assigning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-uh” /ˈsˠan̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- sannta, an tsannta (e.g. gníomhas an tsannta, the deed of assignment)
What does “sannadh” mean?
- assignment
- The act of assigning or allotting something, such as property or a task, to someone; verbal noun of the verb 'sann'.Also: assigning, allotment, assignation, transfer.
“Sannadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sannadh means assigning: it is the verbal noun of the verb sann (to assign). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sannadh” with the article
Here is sannadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Sannadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sannadh, the Irish word for assignment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Assignment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for assignment?
The Irish for assignment is sannadh (pronounced “SAN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sannadh in Irish?
Sannadh is said like “SAN-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠan̪ˠə/).
Does sannadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for sannadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sannadh change to shannadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shannadh. After ár (our) it stays ár sannadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sannadh' related to 'saint' (greed)?
No. 'Sannadh' means assigning, from the verb 'sann'; greed or covetousness is 'saint', and 'santach' means greedy.
