HeyRuaHow to say “strict discipline” in Irish
- Irish:
- diansmacht
- English:
- strict discipline
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DEE-un-smakht” /ˈdʲiənˌsmaxt/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- diansmachta, an diansmachta (e.g. córas diansmachta, a system of strict discipline)
What does “diansmacht” mean?
- strict discipline
- Firm, severe control or discipline imposed on people, such as in a school, army or home.Also: severe discipline, rigorous control, harsh discipline.
“Diansmacht” with the article
Here is diansmacht after the article (an t-alt).
an diansmacht
the strict discipline
No change after an
“Diansmacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using diansmacht, the Irish word for strict discipline.
Bhí diansmacht sa scoil sin fadó.
There was strict discipline in that school long ago.
Ní maith leis na páistí an diansmacht.
The children don't like the strict discipline.
Coinníonn an múinteoir diansmacht ar an rang.
The teacher keeps strict discipline over the class.
Tógadh é faoi dhiansmacht a athar.
He was raised under his father's strict discipline.
Is iomaí duine a d'fhulaing de bharr na diansmachta.
Many people suffered because of the harsh discipline.
Bíonn diansmacht i gceist san arm i gcónaí.
Strict discipline is always involved in the army.
Níl gá le diansmacht chun foghlaim a spreagadh.
Strict discipline isn't needed to encourage learning.
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Strict discipline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strict discipline?
The Irish for strict discipline is diansmacht (pronounced “DEE-un-smakht”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce diansmacht in Irish?
Diansmacht is said like “DEE-un-smakht” (IPA /ˈdʲiənˌsmaxt/).
Does diansmacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for diansmacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does diansmacht change to dhiansmacht or ndiansmacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) diansmacht becomes mo dhiansmacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndiansmacht (eclipsis).
How is 'diansmacht' different from 'smacht'?
'Smacht' is control or discipline in general, while 'diansmacht' adds 'dian' (severe) and means strict or harsh discipline.
