HeyRuaHow to say “sanction” in Irish
- Irish:
- smachtbhanna
- English:
- sanction
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMAKHT-vah-nuh” /ˈsmˠaxtˌwˠan̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- smachtbhannaí (sanctions)
- Genitive singular:
- smachtbhanna, an smachtbhanna (e.g. éifeacht an smachtbhanna, the effect of the sanction)
- Genitive plural:
- smachtbhannaí, na smachtbhannaí (e.g. tionchar na smachtbhannaí, the impact of the sanctions)
What does “smachtbhanna” mean?
- sanction
- A penalty or restrictive measure imposed, especially by one country or body on another, to force compliance.Also: sanctions, embargo, penalty.
“Smachtbhanna” with the article
The plural of sanction in Irish is smachtbhannaí. Here is smachtbhanna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an smachtbhanna
the sanction
No change after an
na smachtbhannaí
the sanctions
Plural: no change after na
“Smachtbhanna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smachtbhanna, the Irish word for sanction.
Chuir an tAontas Eorpach smachtbhannaí ar an tír.
The European Union imposed sanctions on the country.
Tá na smachtbhannaí ag goilleadh ar an ngeilleagar.
The sanctions are hurting the economy.
Baineadh an smachtbhanna tar éis cúpla bliain.
The sanction was lifted after a few years.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an smachtbhanna sin.
That sanction had a big impact.
Ní raibh éifeacht an smachtbhanna chomh mór sin.
The effect of the sanction wasn't that great.
Tá smachtbhanna nua á phlé sna Náisiúin Aontaithe.
A new sanction is being discussed at the United Nations.
D'iarr siad go gcuirfí deireadh leis na smachtbhannaí.
They asked for the sanctions to be ended.
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Sanction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sanction?
The Irish for sanction is smachtbhanna (pronounced “SMAKHT-vah-nuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is smachtbhannaí.
How do you pronounce smachtbhanna in Irish?
Smachtbhanna is said like “SMAKHT-vah-nuh” (IPA /ˈsmˠaxtˌwˠan̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of sanction in Irish?
The plural of smachtbhanna is smachtbhannaí; with the article, na smachtbhannaí means “the sanctions”. The genitive plural is smachtbhannaí, as in tionchar na smachtbhannaí (the impact of the sanctions).
Is 'smachtbhanna' used for approval, like 'sanction' in English?
No, 'smachtbhanna' only means a punitive sanction; for approval use 'cead' or 'údarú'.
