Satisfaction in Irish (Sástacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for satisfaction?

The Irish for satisfaction is sástacht (pronounced “SAWS-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contentment or willingness.

Q: Does sástacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sástacht can mean satisfaction, contentment or willingness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “satisfaction” in Irish

Irish:: sástacht
English:: satisfaction, contentment, willingness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SAWS-tukht” /ˈsˠɑːsˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sástachta, na sástachta (e.g. mothú na sástachta, the feeling of satisfaction)

What does “sástacht” mean?

“Sástacht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

satisfaction: The feeling of being pleased because something has turned out as you wanted.Also: gratification, fulfilment.

2 other meanings: contentment or willingness

2contentment: A state of being content and at ease with your situation.Also: ease, content.
3willingness: Readiness or agreeableness to do something.Also: agreeableness, readiness.

Other Irish words for satisfaction: sásamh (satisfaction)

“Sástacht” with the article

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

an tsástacht

the satisfaction

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Sástacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sástacht, the Irish word for satisfaction.

Bhí sástacht mhór uirthi leis an toradh.

She was very satisfied with the result.

Thug an obair sin sástacht dom.

That work gave me satisfaction.

Níl sástacht ar bith sa phost seo.

There is no satisfaction at all in this job.

Chuir an tseirbhís sástacht ar na custaiméirí.

The service satisfied the customers.

Rinne sí gáire sástachta.

She gave a satisfied laugh.

Is í an tsástacht oibre is tábhachtaí dom.

Job satisfaction is what matters most to me.

Léirigh an suirbhé leibhéal ard sástachta.

The survey showed a high level of satisfaction.

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Satisfaction in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for satisfaction?

The Irish for satisfaction is sástacht (pronounced “SAWS-tukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean contentment or willingness.

How do you pronounce sástacht in Irish?

Sástacht is said like “SAWS-tukht” (IPA /ˈsˠɑːsˠt̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

Does sástacht have a plural?

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

Does sástacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sástacht can mean satisfaction, contentment or willingness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sástacht change to shástacht?

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

How do I say 'I am satisfied' in Irish?

Usually with the adjective: 'Tá mé sásta.' The noun appears in phrases like 'Tá sástacht orm.'

What is the opposite of sástacht?

The opposite is 'míshástacht', meaning dissatisfaction.

Satisfaction in Irish (Sástacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage