HeyRuaHow to say “violation” in Irish
- Irish:
- sárú
- English:
- violation, overcoming, frustration
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sáraigh, to violate (ag sárú, violating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAW-roo” /ˈsˠaːɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- sáruithe (violations)
- Genitive singular:
- sáraithe, an tsáraithe (e.g. cás sáraithe, a case of infringement)
- Genitive plural:
- sáruithe, na sáruithe (e.g. líon na sáruithe, the number of violations)
What does “sárú” mean?
“Sárú” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- violation
- The breaking or infringing of a law, rule, right or agreement; verbal noun of the verb 'sáraigh'.Also: breach, infringement, contravention, violating.
2 other meanings: overcoming or frustration
- 2overcoming
- The act of defeating, surpassing or getting the better of someone or something; verbal noun of 'sáraigh'.Also: surpassing, defeating, outdoing.
- 3frustration
- The act of thwarting, baffling or wearing someone out, as when a problem is too much for a person.Also: thwarting, baffling, exhausting.
“Sárú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sárú means violating: it is the verbal noun of the verb sáraigh (to violate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sárú” with the article
The plural of violation in Irish is sáruithe. Here is sárú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sárú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sárú, the Irish word for violation.
Other nouns in Irish
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Violation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for violation?
The Irish for violation is sárú (pronounced “SAW-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sáruithe. Depending on context it can also mean overcoming or frustration.
How do you pronounce sárú in Irish?
Sárú is said like “SAW-roo” (IPA /ˈsˠaːɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of violation in Irish?
The plural of sárú is sáruithe; with the article, na sáruithe means “the violations”. The genitive plural is sáruithe, as in líon na sáruithe (the number of violations).
Does sárú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sárú can mean violation, overcoming or frustration, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sárú change to shárú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shárú. After ár (our) it stays ár sárú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sárú' and 'sáraíocht'?
'Sárú' is the act of violating or overcoming something, as in 'sárú dlí'. 'Sáraíocht' means arguing or contending, as in contradicting someone.
