HeyRuaHow to say “smuggling” in Irish
- Irish:
- smuigleáil
- English:
- smuggling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- smuigleáil, to smuggle (ag smuigleáil, smuggling)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SMIG-lawl” /ˈsmˠɪɟlʲɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- smuigleála, na smuigleála (e.g. lucht smuigleála, smugglers (people engaged in smuggling))
What does “smuigleáil” mean?
- smuggling
- The illegal bringing of goods into or out of a country without paying duty; it is the verbal noun of the verb smuigleáil, to smuggle.Also: contraband trade, to smuggle.
“Smuigleáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, smuigleáil means smuggling: it is the verbal noun of the verb smuigleáil (to smuggle). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Smuigleáil” with the article
Here is smuigleáil after the article (an t-alt).
“Smuigleáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using smuigleáil, the Irish word for smuggling.
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Smuggling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for smuggling?
The Irish for smuggling is smuigleáil (pronounced “SMIG-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce smuigleáil in Irish?
Smuigleáil is said like “SMIG-lawl” (IPA /ˈsmˠɪɟlʲɑːlʲ/).
Does smuigleáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for smuigleáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does smuigleáil have more than one meaning?
Smuigleáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to smuggle.
What is the Irish for a smuggler?
A smuggler is smuigléir, and the activity is smuigleáil.
Can smuigleáil be used as a verb?
Yes, smuigleáil is also the verb 'to smuggle', for example 'Bhí siad ag smuigleáil earraí'.
