HeyRuaHow to say “bridling” in Irish
- Irish:
- srianadh
- English:
- bridling, restraint
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- srian, to restrain (ag srianadh, restraining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHREE-uh-noo” /ˈsʲɾʲiənˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- srianta, an tsrianta (e.g. am an tsrianta, the time of the bridling)
What does “srianadh” mean?
“Srianadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bridling
- The verbal noun of the verb srian: the act of putting a bridle on a horse.Also: bridle, harnessing.
1 other meaning: restraint
- 2restraint
- The act of restraining, curbing or controlling something or someone.Also: restraining, curbing, control, checking.
“Srianadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, srianadh means restraining: it is the verbal noun of the verb srian (to restrain). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Srianadh” with the article
Here is srianadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Srianadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using srianadh, the Irish word for bridling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bridling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bridling?
The Irish for bridling is srianadh (pronounced “SHREE-uh-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean restraint.
How do you pronounce srianadh in Irish?
Srianadh is said like “SHREE-uh-noo” (IPA /ˈsʲɾʲiənˠə/).
Does srianadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for srianadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does srianadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Srianadh can mean bridling or restraint, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does srianadh change to shrianadh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shrianadh. After ár (our) it stays ár srianadh, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is srianadh different from srian?
Srian is the noun 'bridle' or 'restraint' itself, while srianadh is the act of bridling or restraining, the verbal noun of the verb srian.
