HeyRuaHow to say “trampling” in Irish
- Irish:
- satailt
- English:
- trampling, oppression
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- satail, to trample (ag satailt, trampling)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SAT-ilt” /ˈsˠat̪ˠəlʲtʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- satailte, na satailte (e.g. torann na satailte, the noise of trampling)
What does “satailt” mean?
“Satailt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- trampling
- Satailt is the verbal noun of the verb 'satail', meaning the act of treading or trampling on something.Also: treading, stepping on, tread.
1 other meaning: oppression
- 2oppression
- In a figurative sense, satailt is the act of trampling on people or their rights, crushing or oppressing them.Also: trampling on, crushing.
“Satailt” as a verbal noun
After ag, satailt means trampling: it is the verbal noun of the verb satail (to trample). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Satailt” with the article
Here is satailt after the article (an t-alt).
“Satailt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using satailt, the Irish word for trampling.
Other nouns in Irish
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Trampling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for trampling?
The Irish for trampling is satailt (pronounced “SAT-ilt”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean oppression.
How do you pronounce satailt in Irish?
Satailt is said like “SAT-ilt” (IPA /ˈsˠat̪ˠəlʲtʲ/).
Does satailt have a plural?
No plural form is given for satailt in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does satailt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Satailt can mean trampling or oppression, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does satailt change to shatailt?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shatailt. After ár (our) it stays ár satailt, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'step on' something with satailt?
Use the verb with ar: 'sheas sé ar' or 'shatail sé ar mo chos', he stepped on my foot; the verbal noun phrase is 'ag satailt ar'.
