HeyRuaHow to say “plunder” in Irish
- Irish:
- slad
- English:
- plunder, loot, devastation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- slad, to plunder (ag slad, plundering)
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “slad” /sˠl̪ˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sladanna (plunders)
- Genitive singular:
- slada, an tslada (e.g. lucht an tslada, the plunderers)
- Genitive plural:
- sladanna, na sladanna (e.g. scéalta na sladanna, the stories of the plunderings)
What does “slad” mean?
“Slad” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- plunder
- The act of plundering or pillaging; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'slad'.Also: pillage, plundering, looting, sacking.
2 other meanings: loot or devastation
- 2loot
- Goods taken by plundering; spoil or booty.Also: spoil, booty, plunder.
- 3devastation
- Great destruction or havoc, including heavy loss of life or property.Also: havoc, destruction, slaughter, carnage.
“Slad” as a verbal noun
After ag, slad means plundering: it is the verbal noun of the verb slad (to plunder). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Slad” with the article
The plural of plunder in Irish is sladanna. Here is slad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Slad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using slad, the Irish word for plunder.
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Plunder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for plunder?
The Irish for plunder is slad (pronounced “slad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sladanna. Depending on context it can also mean loot or devastation.
How do you pronounce slad in Irish?
Slad is said like “slad” (IPA /sˠl̪ˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of plunder in Irish?
The plural of slad is sladanna; with the article, na sladanna means “the plunders”. The genitive plural is sladanna, as in scéalta na sladanna (the stories of the plunderings).
Does slad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Slad can mean plunder, loot or devastation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Slad also has its own entry as a verb meaning to plunder.
Why does slad change to shlad?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shlad. After ár (our) it stays ár slad, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'slad' and 'creach'?
Both mean plunder; 'creach' is especially a raid or prey such as cattle taken, while 'slad' stresses pillage and havoc. 'Sladmhargadh' uses slad to mean a great bargain.
