HeyRuaHow to say “discipline” in Irish
- Irish:
- disciplín
- English:
- discipline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DISH-kip-leen” /ˈdʲɪʃcɪpʲlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- disciplíní (disciplines)
- Genitive singular:
- disciplín, an disciplín (e.g. easpa disciplín, lack of discipline)
- Genitive plural:
- disciplíní, na ndisciplíní (e.g. raon na ndisciplíní, the range of disciplines)
What does “disciplín” mean?
“Disciplín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- discipline
- Orderly behaviour and self-control, or the training and rules used to achieve it.Also: self-control, order, training.
1 other meaning:
- 2discipline
- A branch of learning or field of study.Also: field of study, subject, branch of learning.
Other Irish words for discipline: smachtaigh (discipline)
“Disciplín” with the article
The plural of discipline in Irish is disciplíní. Here is disciplín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Disciplín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using disciplín, the Irish word for discipline.
Other nouns in Irish
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Discipline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discipline?
The Irish for discipline is disciplín (pronounced “DISH-kip-leen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is disciplíní.
How do you pronounce disciplín in Irish?
Disciplín is said like “DISH-kip-leen” (IPA /ˈdʲɪʃcɪpʲlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of discipline in Irish?
The plural of disciplín is disciplíní; with the article, na disciplíní means “the disciplines”. The genitive plural is disciplíní, as in raon na ndisciplíní (the range of disciplines).
Why does disciplín change to dhisciplín or ndisciplín?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) disciplín becomes mo dhisciplín (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndisciplín (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'disciplín' and 'smacht'?
'Smacht' is the everyday word for control or discipline, as in 'smacht a choinneáil ar an rang', while 'disciplín' is more formal and also means an academic discipline.
