HeyRuaHow to say “arrangement” in Irish
- Irish:
- socrú
- English:
- arrangement, settlement, setting, settling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- socraigh, to arrange (ag socrú, arranging)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SUK-roo” /ˈsˠɔkɾˠuː/
- Plural:
- socruithe (arrangements)
- Genitive singular:
- socraithe, an tsocraithe (e.g. téarmaí an tsocraithe, the terms of the arrangement)
- Genitive plural:
- socruithe, na socruithe (e.g. sonraí na socruithe, the details of the arrangements)
What does “socrú” mean?
“Socrú” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- arrangement
- A plan or agreement about how something will be done; also the verbal noun of the verb socraigh, the act of arranging or settling.Also: arranging, agreement, setting up.
3 other meanings: settlement or setting or settling
- 2settlement
- The resolving of a dispute, or a formal disposition of property or money.Also: resolution, agreement, deal.
- 3setting
- The way something is adjusted or set, such as a setting on a machine or device.Also: adjustment, configuration.
- 4settling
- The act of settling down or becoming calm and steady.Also: calming, settling down.
Other Irish words for arrangement: eagar (arrangement), cóiriú (arrangement)
“Socrú” as a verbal noun
After ag, socrú means arranging: it is the verbal noun of the verb socraigh (to arrange). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Socrú” with the article
The plural of arrangement in Irish is socruithe. Here is socrú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Socrú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using socrú, the Irish word for arrangement.
Other nouns in Irish
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Arrangement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arrangement?
The Irish for arrangement is socrú (pronounced “SUK-roo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is socruithe. Depending on context it can also mean settlement or setting or settling.
How do you pronounce socrú in Irish?
Socrú is said like “SUK-roo” (IPA /ˈsˠɔkɾˠuː/).
What is the plural of arrangement in Irish?
The plural of socrú is socruithe; with the article, na socruithe means “the arrangements”. The genitive plural is socruithe, as in sonraí na socruithe (the details of the arrangements).
Does socrú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Socrú can mean arrangement, settlement, setting or settling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does socrú change to shocrú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shocrú. After ár (our) it stays ár socrú, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between socrú and réiteach?
Socrú is a general arrangement or agreement, while réiteach stresses solving or clearing up a problem or dispute, though both can mean settlement.
How do I say 'make arrangements' in Irish?
Use socruithe a dhéanamh, for example 'Rinne sí na socruithe go léir.'
