HeyRuaHow to say “comfort” in Irish
- Irish:
- só
- English:
- comfort, luxury
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sóigh, to mutate (ag só, mutating)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “soh” /sˠoː/
- Plural:
- sónna (comforts)
- Genitive singular:
- só, an tsó (e.g. saol an tsó, a life of luxury)
- Genitive plural:
- sónna, na sónna (e.g. saol na sónna, a life of luxuries)
What does “só” mean?
“Só” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- comfort
- A state of ease and physical well-being, free from hardship.Also: ease, well-being, pleasure.
1 other meaning: luxury
- 2luxury
- Something pleasant and enjoyable that is not necessary, or a life of luxury and self-indulgence.Also: indulgence, self-indulgence, treat.
Other Irish words for comfort: compord (comfort), sócúl (comfort), comhfhortacht (comfort), sócúlacht (comfort)
“Só” as a verbal noun
After ag, só means mutating: it is the verbal noun of the verb sóigh (to mutate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Só” with the article
The plural of comfort in Irish is sónna. Here is só after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Só” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using só, the Irish word for comfort.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Comfort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comfort?
The Irish for comfort is só (pronounced “soh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sónna. Depending on context it can also mean luxury.
How do you pronounce só in Irish?
Só is said like “soh” (IPA /sˠoː/).
What is the plural of comfort in Irish?
The plural of só is sónna; with the article, na sónna means “the comforts”. The genitive plural is sónna, as in saol na sónna (a life of luxuries).
Does só have more than one meaning?
Yes. Só can mean comfort or luxury, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does só change to shó?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shó. After ár (our) it stays ár só, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'só' and 'compord'?
Both can mean comfort, but 'só' often suggests luxury or indulgence, while 'compord' is ordinary physical comfort. 'Ní só ar bith é' means it is no easy thing.
