HeyRuaHow to say “satisfaction” in Irish
- Irish:
- sásamh
- English:
- satisfaction, redress, revenge
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sásaigh, to satisfy (ag sásamh, satisfying)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAW-suv” /ˈsˠɑːsˠəvˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sásaimh, an tsásaimh (e.g. mothúchán sásaimh, a feeling of satisfaction)
What does “sásamh” mean?
“Sásamh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- satisfaction
- The feeling of being pleased or contented; also the verbal noun of the verb sásaigh, the act of satisfying.Also: gratification, pleasure, enjoyment, fulfilment, satisfying.
2 other meanings: redress or revenge
- 2redress
- Compensation or amends made for a wrong or injury.Also: reparation, amends, compensation.
- 3revenge
- Getting satisfaction by paying someone back for a wrong done.Also: vengeance, retribution.
Other Irish words for satisfaction: sástacht (satisfaction)
“Sásamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sásamh means satisfying: it is the verbal noun of the verb sásaigh (to satisfy). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sásamh” with the article
Here is sásamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Sásamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sásamh, the Irish word for satisfaction.
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Satisfaction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for satisfaction?
The Irish for satisfaction is sásamh (pronounced “SAW-suv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean redress or revenge.
How do you pronounce sásamh in Irish?
Sásamh is said like “SAW-suv” (IPA /ˈsˠɑːsˠəvˠ/).
Does sásamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for sásamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sásamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sásamh can mean satisfaction, redress or revenge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sásamh change to shásamh?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shásamh. After ár (our) it stays ár sásamh, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between sásamh and sástacht?
Sástacht is the state of being content, while sásamh is satisfaction gained or given, often in the phrase sásamh a bhaint as rud, to enjoy something.
How do I say 'I enjoy something' using sásamh?
Use bain sásamh as: Bainim sásamh as an gceol, I enjoy the music.
