Asset in Irish (Sócmhainn): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for asset?

The Irish for asset is sócmhainn (pronounced “SOH-koo-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sócmhainní. Depending on context it can also mean amenity.

Q: What is the plural of asset in Irish?

The plural of sócmhainn is sócmhainní; with the article, na sócmhainní means “the assets”. The genitive plural is sócmhainní, as in liosta na sócmhainní (the list of assets).

Q: Does sócmhainn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sócmhainn can mean asset or amenity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “asset” in Irish

Irish:: sócmhainn
English:: asset, amenity
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “SOH-koo-in” /ˈsoːkəvˠənʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: sócmhainní (assets)
Genitive singular:: sócmhainne, na sócmhainne (e.g. luach na sócmhainne, value of the asset)
Genitive plural:: sócmhainní, na sócmhainní (e.g. liosta na sócmhainní, the list of assets)

What does “sócmhainn” mean?

“Sócmhainn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

asset: Something of value that a person or business owns, such as property, money or a skill.Also: assets, holding, property.

1 other meaning: amenity

2amenity: A useful or pleasant facility or advantage, something that is a benefit to have.Also: advantage, benefit, boon.

“Sócmhainn” with the article

The plural of asset in Irish is sócmhainní. Here is sócmhainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsócmhainn

the asset

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na sócmhainní

the assets

Plural: no change after na

“Sócmhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sócmhainn, the Irish word for asset.

Is sócmhainn mhór don chomhlacht í.

She is a great asset to the company.

Díoladh an tsócmhainn ar phraghas maith.

The asset was sold at a good price.

Tá luach na sócmhainne ag ardú.

The value of the asset is rising.

Tá sócmhainní an bhainc faoi bhrú.

The bank's assets are under pressure.

Is é an teach mo shócmhainn is luachmhaire.

The house is my most valuable asset.

Chuir siad a gcuid airgid i sócmhainní eile.

They put their money into other assets.

Is sócmhainn í an Ghaeilge sa phost seo.

Irish is an asset in this job.

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Asset in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for asset?

The Irish for asset is sócmhainn (pronounced “SOH-koo-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sócmhainní. Depending on context it can also mean amenity.

How do you pronounce sócmhainn in Irish?

Sócmhainn is said like “SOH-koo-in” (IPA /ˈsoːkəvˠənʲ/).

What is the plural of asset in Irish?

The plural of sócmhainn is sócmhainní; with the article, na sócmhainní means “the assets”. The genitive plural is sócmhainní, as in liosta na sócmhainní (the list of assets).

Does sócmhainn have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sócmhainn can mean asset or amenity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sócmhainn change to shócmhainn?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shócmhainn. After ár (our) it stays ár sócmhainn, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the opposite of 'sócmhainn' in accounting?

The opposite is 'dliteanas' (liability), as in 'sócmhainní agus dliteanais' (assets and liabilities).

Can 'sócmhainn' describe a person?

Yes, as with English 'asset': 'Is sócmhainn mhór don fhoireann é' means he is a great asset to the team.

Asset in Irish (Sócmhainn): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage