HeyRuaHow to say “pacification” in Irish
- Irish:
- suaimhniú
- English:
- pacification, settling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- suaimhnigh, to calm (ag suaimhniú, calming)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOO-uv-noo” /ˈsˠuəvʲnʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- suaimhnithe, an tsuaimhnithe (e.g. obair an tsuaimhnithe, the work of pacification)
What does “suaimhniú” mean?
“Suaimhniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pacification
- The act of calming, quietening or pacifying someone or something; verbal noun of the verb suaimhnigh.Also: calming, soothing, quietening, appeasement.
1 other meaning: settling
- 2settling
- The act of settling down or becoming calm and at rest, as the verbal noun of suaimhnigh used intransitively.Also: calming down, becoming calm.
“Suaimhniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, suaimhniú means calming: it is the verbal noun of the verb suaimhnigh (to calm). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Suaimhniú” with the article
Here is suaimhniú after the article (an t-alt).
“Suaimhniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using suaimhniú, the Irish word for pacification.
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Pacification in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pacification?
The Irish for pacification is suaimhniú (pronounced “SOO-uv-noo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean settling.
How do you pronounce suaimhniú in Irish?
Suaimhniú is said like “SOO-uv-noo” (IPA /ˈsˠuəvʲnʲuː/).
Does suaimhniú have a plural?
No plural form is given for suaimhniú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does suaimhniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Suaimhniú can mean pacification or settling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does suaimhniú change to shuaimhniú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shuaimhniú. After ár (our) it stays ár suaimhniú, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is suaimhniú different from suaimhneas?
Suaimhneas is the state of peace or tranquillity, while suaimhniú is the act of bringing about calm, the verbal noun of suaimhnigh.
