HeyRuaHow to say “controlling” in Irish
- Irish:
- smachtú
- English:
- controlling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- smachtaigh, to discipline (ag smachtú, disciplining)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SMAKH-too” /ˈsmˠaxt̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- smachtaithe, an smachtaithe (e.g. modhanna smachtaithe, methods of control)
What does “smachtú” mean?
- controlling
- The verbal noun of the verb smachtaigh: the act of controlling, disciplining or keeping something in check.Also: control, disciplining, restraint, subjugation.
“Smachtú” as a verbal noun
After ag, smachtú means disciplining: it is the verbal noun of the verb smachtaigh (to discipline). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Smachtú” with the article
Here is smachtú after the article (an t-alt).
“Smachtú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smachtú, the Irish word for controlling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Controlling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for controlling?
The Irish for controlling is smachtú (pronounced “SMAKH-too”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce smachtú in Irish?
Smachtú is said like “SMAKH-too” (IPA /ˈsmˠaxt̪ˠuː/).
Does smachtú have a plural?
No plural form is given for smachtú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between smacht and smachtú?
Smacht is the noun meaning control or discipline itself, while smachtú is the act of controlling, the verbal noun of smachtaigh. You say 'smacht a bheith agat' (to have control) but 'ag smachtú an ranga' (controlling the class).
