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Policing?

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  • 17-04-2005 10:08pm
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    MT
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    Could anyone tell me what the equivalent for the verbal noun policing is in Irish? For that matter what is Irish for 'the police'?

    Given that Garda Síochána translates as Guardians of the Peace, is it acceptable to use policing and the Garda together when speaking Irish? I can't imagine any other description for what they do and yet their name doesn't convey this. Surely, 'peacing' isn't used? As in, 'the peacing by the Guardians of the Peace has been excellent.'

    Before someone asks, this is a serious question and not a piss take.


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    Ron DMC
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    Póilín(í) is a direct translation of police, though i don't think póilíneacht would be the correct verb form. Maoirseacht would be a viable alternative, being to marshal.


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    simu
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    policing - póilíneacht (http://www.acmhainn.ie/focloirparl/ga-en/p.htm) - it's a bit jargoney, though. I've also heard the phrase "ag coimead na síochána" - "keeping the peace".
    policeman/woman - póilín/garda


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    Gael
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    póilíneacht is in fairly common usage now as far as I've noticed, with the meaning "policing"


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