Plundering in Irish (Sladaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for plundering?

The Irish for plundering is sladaíocht (pronounced “SLAD-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean depredation.

Q: Does sladaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sladaíocht can mean plundering or depredation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “plundering” in Irish

Irish:: sladaíocht
English:: plundering, depredation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “SLAD-ee-ukht” /ˈsl̪ˠad̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sladaíochta, na sladaíochta (e.g. lucht na sladaíochta, the plunderers)

What does “sladaíocht” mean?

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

plundering: The act or practice of robbing, pillaging or looting, especially on a large scale.Also: pillaging, looting, plunder, robbery.

1 other meaning: depredation

2depredation: Destructive taking or ravaging, such as overfishing or stripping land of its resources.Also: ravaging, pillage.

“Sladaíocht” with the article

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

an tsladaíocht

the plundering

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Sladaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sladaíocht, the Irish word for plundering.

Bhí sladaíocht ar siúl sna sráideanna aréir.

There was looting in the streets last night.

Cuireadh deireadh leis an tsladaíocht faoi dheireadh.

The plundering was finally stopped.

Gabhadh beirt fhear as sladaíocht sa siopa.

Two men were arrested for looting in the shop.

Rinne na Lochlannaigh sladaíocht ar na mainistreacha.

The Vikings plundered the monasteries.

Is iomaí scéal sladaíochta a chuala mé.

I've heard many a tale of plundering.

Bhí an baile scriosta i ndiaidh na sladaíochta.

The town was ruined after the pillaging.

Ní ghlacfaimid le sladaíocht den chineál sin.

We won't accept plundering of that kind.

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Plundering in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for plundering?

The Irish for plundering is sladaíocht (pronounced “SLAD-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean depredation.

How do you pronounce sladaíocht in Irish?

Sladaíocht is said like “SLAD-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈsl̪ˠad̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does sladaíocht have a plural?

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

Does sladaíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sladaíocht can mean plundering or depredation, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sladaíocht change to shladaíocht?

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

How is 'sladaíocht' related to 'slad'?

'Slad' means plunder or a raid, and 'sladaí' is a plunderer; 'sladaíocht' is the ongoing activity of plundering.

Is 'sladaíocht' the same as 'gadaíocht'?

'Gadaíocht' is ordinary thieving, while 'sladaíocht' suggests large-scale, destructive looting or pillaging.

Plundering in Irish (Sladaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage