Deadlock in Irish (Marbhstad): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for deadlock?

The Irish for deadlock is marbhstad (pronounced “MAR-uv-stad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marbhstadanna. Depending on context it can also mean standstill.

Q: What is the plural of deadlock in Irish?

The plural of marbhstad is marbhstadanna; with the article, na marbhstadanna means “the deadlocks”. The genitive plural is marbhstadanna, as in réiteach na marbhstadanna (the resolution of the deadlocks).

Q: Does marbhstad have more than one meaning?

Yes. Marbhstad can mean deadlock or standstill, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “deadlock” in Irish

Irish:: marbhstad
English:: deadlock, standstill
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “MAR-uv-stad” /ˈmˠaɾˠəvˠsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: marbhstadanna (deadlocks)
Genitive singular:: marbhstad, an mharbhstad (e.g. deireadh an mharbhstad, the end of the deadlock)
Genitive plural:: marbhstadanna, na marbhstadanna (e.g. réiteach na marbhstadanna, the resolution of the deadlocks)

What does “marbhstad” mean?

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

deadlock: A situation in which no progress can be made because neither side will give way.Also: stalemate, impasse, standstill.

1 other meaning: standstill

2standstill: A complete stop, where something is no longer moving or working.Also: halt, stoppage, dead stop.

“Marbhstad” with the article

The plural of deadlock in Irish is marbhstadanna. Here is marbhstad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an marbhstad

the deadlock

No change after an

na marbhstadanna

the deadlocks

Plural: no change after na

“Marbhstad” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using marbhstad, the Irish word for deadlock.

Tá marbhstad sna cainteanna faoi láthair.

The talks are deadlocked at the moment.

Níor éirigh leo an marbhstad a bhriseadh.

They failed to break the deadlock.

Tháinig an trácht go marbhstad ar an droichead.

The traffic came to a standstill on the bridge.

Bhí an páirtí ag iarraidh deireadh a chur leis an marbhstad.

The party wanted to put an end to the deadlock.

Tharla marbhstadanna eile sa phróiseas síochána.

Other deadlocks occurred in the peace process.

Táimid i marbhstad leis an gcomhairle arís.

We are at a deadlock with the council again.

Ba é sin cúis an mharbhstad.

That was the cause of the deadlock.

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Deadlock in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for deadlock?

The Irish for deadlock is marbhstad (pronounced “MAR-uv-stad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is marbhstadanna. Depending on context it can also mean standstill.

How do you pronounce marbhstad in Irish?

Marbhstad is said like “MAR-uv-stad” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠəvˠsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of deadlock in Irish?

The plural of marbhstad is marbhstadanna; with the article, na marbhstadanna means “the deadlocks”. The genitive plural is marbhstadanna, as in réiteach na marbhstadanna (the resolution of the deadlocks).

Does marbhstad have more than one meaning?

Yes. Marbhstad can mean deadlock or standstill, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does marbhstad change to mharbhstad?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharbhstad. After ár (our) it stays ár marbhstad, because m does not take eclipsis.

How is 'marbhstad' formed?

It combines 'marbh' (dead) and 'stad' (stop), giving 'marbhstad', a dead stop or deadlock.

Deadlock in Irish (Marbhstad): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage