Citizenship in Irish (Saoránacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for citizenship?

The Irish for citizenship is saoránacht (pronounced “SEE-raw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saoránachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean civics.

Q: What is the plural of citizenship in Irish?

The plural of saoránacht is saoránachtaí; with the article, na saoránachtaí means “the citizenships”. The genitive plural is saoránachtaí, as in cearta na saoránachtaí (the rights of the citizenships).

Q: Does saoránacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saoránacht can mean citizenship or civics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “citizenship” in Irish

Irish:: saoránacht
English:: citizenship, civics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SEE-raw-nukht” /ˈsˠiːɾˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: saoránachtaí (citizenships)
Genitive singular:: saoránachta, na saoránachta (e.g. cearta na saoránachta, the rights of citizenship)
Genitive plural:: saoránachtaí, na saoránachtaí (e.g. cearta na saoránachtaí, the rights of the citizenships)

What does “saoránacht” mean?

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

citizenship: The legal status of being a citizen of a country, with its rights and duties.Also: nationality, civic status.

1 other meaning: civics

2civics: The study of the rights and duties of citizens, especially as a school subject.Also: civic education, citizenship education.

Other Irish words for citizenship: náisiúntacht (nationality)

“Saoránacht” with the article

The plural of citizenship in Irish is saoránachtaí. Here is saoránacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsaoránacht

the citizenship

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na saoránachtaí

the citizenships

Plural: no change after na

“Saoránacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using saoránacht, the Irish word for citizenship.

Fuair sí saoránacht Éireannach anuraidh.

She got Irish citizenship last year.

Tá an tsaoránacht tábhachtach dó.

Citizenship is important to him.

Chuir sé isteach ar shaoránacht na Fraince.

He applied for French citizenship.

Bhí searmanas saoránachta i mBaile Átha Cliath inné.

There was a citizenship ceremony in Dublin yesterday.

Tá dhá shaoránacht ag mo dheartháir.

My brother has dual citizenship.

Chaill sé a shaoránacht nuair a bhog sé.

He lost his citizenship when he moved.

Bíonn rang saoránachta againn ar an Aoine.

We have a civics class on Friday.

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Citizenship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for citizenship?

The Irish for citizenship is saoránacht (pronounced “SEE-raw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saoránachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean civics.

How do you pronounce saoránacht in Irish?

Saoránacht is said like “SEE-raw-nukht” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of citizenship in Irish?

The plural of saoránacht is saoránachtaí; with the article, na saoránachtaí means “the citizenships”. The genitive plural is saoránachtaí, as in cearta na saoránachtaí (the rights of the citizenships).

Does saoránacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saoránacht can mean citizenship or civics, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does saoránacht change to shaoránacht?

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

What is the difference between saoránacht and náisiúntacht?

Saoránacht is legal citizenship of a state, while náisiúntacht means nationality, often in the sense of belonging to a nation.

How do I say citizen?

A citizen is saoránach; saoránacht is the status of being one.

Citizenship in Irish (Saoránacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage