HeyRuaHow to say “control” in Irish
- Irish:
- smacht
- English:
- control, discipline, rule
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “smokht” /sˠmˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- smachta (controls)
- Genitive singular:
- smachta, an smachta (e.g. easpa smachta, lack of discipline)
- Genitive plural:
- smacht, na smacht (e.g. cur i bhfeidhm na smacht, the enforcement of controls)
What does “smacht” mean?
“Smacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- control
- The power to control, restrain or direct someone or something.Also: restraint, command, mastery.
2 other meanings: discipline or rule
- 2discipline
- Order and obedience kept among people, for example in a school or family.Also: order, correction.
- 3rule
- Authority or dominion exercised over people or a territory.Also: dominion, sway, subjection.
Other Irish words for control: rialú (control), lámhsmacht (control)
“Smacht” with the article
The plural of control in Irish is smachta. Here is smacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Smacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smacht, the Irish word for control.
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Control in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for control?
The Irish for control is smacht (pronounced “smokht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smachta. Depending on context it can also mean discipline or rule.
How do you pronounce smacht in Irish?
Smacht is said like “smokht” (IPA /sˠmˠaxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of control in Irish?
The plural of smacht is smachta; with the article, na smachta means “the controls”. The genitive plural is smacht, as in cur i bhfeidhm na smacht (the enforcement of controls).
Does smacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smacht can mean control, discipline or rule, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'under control' in Irish?
Use 'faoi smacht' with 'ag': 'Tá sé faoi smacht agam' means 'I have it under control'.
What preposition follows smacht?
Use 'ar': 'smacht a choinneáil ar na daltaí' means to keep the pupils in order.
