HeyRuaHow to say “calmness” in Irish
- Irish:
- socracht
- English:
- calmness, steadiness, ease
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SUK-rukht” /ˈsˠɔkɾˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- socrachta, na socrachta (e.g. tréimhse na socrachta, the period of calm)
What does “socracht” mean?
“Socracht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- calmness
- The state of being calm, still or quiet, used of people, the weather or the sea.Also: calm, stillness, quietness, tranquillity.
2 other meanings: steadiness or ease
- 2steadiness
- The quality of being settled, steady or composed in manner.Also: composure, sedateness, settledness.
- 3ease
- A state of ease or comfort, free from disturbance.Also: comfort, restfulness.
“Socracht” with the article
Here is socracht after the article (an t-alt).
“Socracht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using socracht, the Irish word for calmness.
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Calmness in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for calmness?
The Irish for calmness is socracht (pronounced “SUK-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean steadiness or ease.
How do you pronounce socracht in Irish?
Socracht is said like “SUK-rukht” (IPA /ˈsˠɔkɾˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does socracht have a plural?
No plural form is given for socracht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does socracht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Socracht can mean calmness, steadiness or ease, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does socracht change to shocracht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shocracht. After ár (our) it stays ár socracht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'socracht' different from 'socrú'?
'Socracht' means calmness or stillness, from the adjective 'socair', while 'socrú' means an arrangement or settlement, the verbal noun of 'socraigh'.
