HeyRuaHow to say “contraband” in Irish
- Irish:
- contrabhanna
- English:
- contraband
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-truh-vun-uh” /ˈkɔn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌwən̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- contrabhanna, an chontrabhanna (e.g. trádáil contrabhanna, trade in contraband)
What does “contrabhanna” mean?
- contraband
- Goods that are imported or exported illegally, especially to avoid customs duty; smuggled goods.Also: smuggled goods, smuggling, illegal goods.
“Contrabhanna” with the article
Here is contrabhanna after the article (an t-alt).
an contrabhanna
the contraband
No change after an
“Contrabhanna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using contrabhanna, the Irish word for contraband.
Fuair na custaim contrabhanna sa leoraí.
Customs found contraband in the lorry.
Gabhadh an contrabhanna ag an gcalafort.
The contraband was seized at the port.
Bhí sé ag díol contrabhanna ar an teorainn.
He was selling contraband on the border.
Is coir mhór é smuigleáil contrabhanna.
Smuggling contraband is a serious crime.
Cuireadh an contrabhanna i bhfolach sa bhád.
The contraband was hidden in the boat.
Ní raibh aon chontrabhanna ina mhála.
There was no contraband in his bag.
Rinneadh tobac contrabhanna a dhó inné.
Contraband tobacco was burned yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Contraband in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for contraband?
The Irish for contraband is contrabhanna (pronounced “KUN-truh-vun-uh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce contrabhanna in Irish?
Contrabhanna is said like “KUN-truh-vun-uh” (IPA /ˈkɔn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠəˌwən̪ˠə/).
Does contrabhanna have a plural?
No plural form is given for contrabhanna in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does contrabhanna change to chontrabhanna or gcontrabhanna?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) contrabhanna becomes mo chontrabhanna (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcontrabhanna (eclipsis).
What is the Irish for a smuggler?
A smuggler is 'smuigléir', and smuggling is 'smuigleáil'; the goods themselves are 'contrabhanna'.
