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Meaning of smacht | Babel Free

Noun masculine CEFR B1
sˠmˠɑxt̪ˠ

Definitions

  1. rule, regulation, ordinance
    literary, masculine
  2. rule, dominion, sway; subjection
    masculine
  3. control, restraint, discipline
    masculine
  4. penalty, fine
    literary, masculine

Equivalents

English control

Examples

“Ní bhíonn an rath ach mar a mbíonn an smacht.”

There can be no progress without discipline.

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

smachta smachtín smachtú dóiteáin smailte smál smaoine

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