HeyRuaHow to say “break” in Irish
- Irish:
- sos
- English:
- break, pause, truce
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sus” /sˠɔsˠ/
- Plural:
- sosanna (breaks)
- Genitive singular:
- sosa, an tsosa (e.g. am sosa, break time)
- Genitive plural:
- sosanna, na sosanna (e.g. fad na sosanna, the length of the breaks)
What does “sos” mean?
“Sos” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- break
- A short period when you stop working or doing something in order to rest.Also: rest, respite, breather.
2 other meanings: pause or truce
“Sos” with the article
The plural of break in Irish is sosanna. Here is sos after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sos, the Irish word for break.
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Break in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for break?
The Irish for break is sos (pronounced “sus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sosanna. Depending on context it can also mean pause or truce.
How do you pronounce sos in Irish?
Sos is said like “sus” (IPA /sˠɔsˠ/).
What is the plural of break in Irish?
The plural of sos is sosanna; with the article, na sosanna means “the breaks”. The genitive plural is sosanna, as in fad na sosanna (the length of the breaks).
Does sos have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sos can mean break, pause or truce, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sos change to shos?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shos. After ár (our) it stays ár sos, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sos' and 'scíth'?
'Sos' is a break or pause from an activity, while 'scíth' is rest or relaxation itself, as in 'ligean do scíth' (to take a rest).
How do you say 'take a break' in Irish?
You can say 'sos a ghlacadh' or 'sos a thógáil', for example 'Glacfaimid sos anois'.
