HeyRuaHow to say “cudgel” in Irish
- Irish:
- smachtín
- English:
- cudgel, truncheon, short stout person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMAKH-teen” /ˈsˠmˠaxtʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- smachtíní (cudgels)
- Genitive singular:
- smachtín, an smachtín (e.g. buille an smachtín, the blow of the cudgel)
- Genitive plural:
- smachtíní, na smachtíní (e.g. buillí na smachtíní, the blows of the cudgels)
What does “smachtín” mean?
“Smachtín” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cudgel
- A short heavy stick used as a weapon for striking.Also: club, bludgeon, stick.
2 other meanings: truncheon or short stout person
- 2truncheon
- A baton carried by a police officer.Also: baton, nightstick.
- 3short stout person
- A short, sturdily built person.Also: stocky person.
“Smachtín” with the article
The plural of cudgel in Irish is smachtíní. Here is smachtín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Smachtín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smachtín, the Irish word for cudgel.
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Cudgel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cudgel?
The Irish for cudgel is smachtín (pronounced “SMAKH-teen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smachtíní. Depending on context it can also mean truncheon or short stout person.
How do you pronounce smachtín in Irish?
Smachtín is said like “SMAKH-teen” (IPA /ˈsˠmˠaxtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of cudgel in Irish?
The plural of smachtín is smachtíní; with the article, na smachtíní means “the cudgels”. The genitive plural is smachtíní, as in buillí na smachtíní (the blows of the cudgels).
Does smachtín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Smachtín can mean cudgel, truncheon or short stout person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is smachtín different from bata?
Bata is any stick or walking stick, while smachtín is specifically a short heavy stick or truncheon used for hitting.
