Control in Irish (Ceannsmacht): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for control?

The Irish for control is ceannsmacht (pronounced “KYAWN-smakht”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mastery.

Q: Does ceannsmacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannsmacht can mean control or mastery, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “control” in Irish

Irish:: ceannsmacht
English:: control, mastery
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “KYAWN-smakht” /ˈcaun̪ˠsˠmˠaxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: ceannsmachta, an cheannsmachta (e.g. easpa ceannsmachta, lack of control)

What does “ceannsmacht” mean?

“Ceannsmacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

control: Authority or power over people or things, the ability to keep them in order.Also: authority, command, sway.

1 other meaning: mastery

2mastery: Having the upper hand over someone or something, domination.Also: upper hand, domination, dominance.

Other Irish words for control: smacht (control), rialú (control), lámhsmacht (control)

“Ceannsmacht” with the article

Here is ceannsmacht after the article (an t-alt).

an ceannsmacht

the control

No change after an

“Ceannsmacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ceannsmacht, the Irish word for control.

Níl aon cheannsmacht aige ar an rang.

He has no control over the class.

Choinnigh sí ceannsmacht ar a cuid feirge.

She kept her anger under control.

Fuair an t-arm ceannsmacht ar an gcathair.

The army gained control of the city.

Bhí easpa ceannsmachta sa scoil sin.

There was a lack of discipline in that school.

Chaill an múinteoir an ceannsmacht ar fad.

The teacher lost control completely.

Tá ceannsmacht iomlán ag an rialtas ar na meáin.

The government has total control of the media.

Ní maith liom ceannsmacht a bheith ag duine orm.

I don't like someone having the upper hand over me.

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Control in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for control?

The Irish for control is ceannsmacht (pronounced “KYAWN-smakht”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mastery.

How do you pronounce ceannsmacht in Irish?

Ceannsmacht is said like “KYAWN-smakht” (IPA /ˈcaun̪ˠsˠmˠaxt̪ˠ/).

Does ceannsmacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for ceannsmacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does ceannsmacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ceannsmacht can mean control or mastery, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ceannsmacht change to cheannsmacht or gceannsmacht?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ceannsmacht becomes mo cheannsmacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gceannsmacht (eclipsis).

How is ceannsmacht different from smacht?

Smacht is the everyday word for control or discipline, while ceannsmacht stresses overall authority or mastery, having the upper hand. Both take ar: smacht ar, ceannsmacht ar.

Control in Irish (Ceannsmacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage