Peace in Irish (Suaimhneas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for peace?

The Irish for peace is suaimhneas (pronounced “SOO-uv-nyus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ease.

Q: Does suaimhneas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaimhneas can mean peace or ease, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “peace” in Irish

Irish:: suaimhneas
English:: peace, ease
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SOO-uv-nyus” /ˈsˠuəvʲnʲəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: suaimhnis, an tsuaimhnis (e.g. áit suaimhnis, a place of peace)

What does “suaimhneas” mean?

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

peace: A state of calm and quiet, free from disturbance or worry.Also: tranquillity, calm, quiet, serenity.

1 other meaning: ease

2ease: Peace of mind or rest, a feeling of being relaxed and untroubled.Also: peace of mind, rest, contentment.

Other Irish words for peace: síocháin (peace)

“Suaimhneas” with the article

Here is suaimhneas after the article (an t-alt).

an suaimhneas

the peace

No change after an

“Suaimhneas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using suaimhneas, the Irish word for peace.

Tá suaimhneas iontach faoin tuath.

There is wonderful peace in the countryside.

Níl suaimhneas ar bith agam leis an torann sin.

I have no peace at all with that noise.

Lig dom suaimhneas a fháil ar feadh tamaill.

Let me have some peace for a while.

Chuaigh sé ann ar lorg suaimhnis.

He went there looking for peace and quiet.

Tá mo shuaimhneas caillte agam ó shin.

I have lost my peace of mind since then.

Bhraith mé an suaimhneas sa séipéal.

I felt the tranquillity in the church.

Fág i do shuaimhneas é, le do thoil.

Leave him in peace, please.

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Phrases with “suaimhneas”

Suaimhneas síoraí dá anammay he rest in peace Suaimhneas síoraí dá hanammay she rest in peace

Peace in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for peace?

The Irish for peace is suaimhneas (pronounced “SOO-uv-nyus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ease.

How do you pronounce suaimhneas in Irish?

Suaimhneas is said like “SOO-uv-nyus” (IPA /ˈsˠuəvʲnʲəsˠ/).

Does suaimhneas have a plural?

No plural form is given for suaimhneas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does suaimhneas have more than one meaning?

Yes. Suaimhneas can mean peace or ease, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does suaimhneas change to shuaimhneas?

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

What is the difference between suaimhneas and síocháin?

Suaimhneas is personal calm or quiet, as in suaimhneas intinne (peace of mind), while síocháin is peace as opposed to war, as in próiseas na síochána.

How do I say 'leave me alone' using this word?

Say 'Fág i mo shuaimhneas mé', literally 'leave me in my peace'.

Peace in Irish (Suaimhneas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage