HeyRuaHow to say “comfort” in Irish
- Irish:
- sócúl
- English:
- comfort, ease
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOH-kool” /ˈsˠoːkuːlˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sócúil, an tsócúil (e.g. ag lorg sócúil, looking for comfort)
What does “sócúl” mean?
“Sócúl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- comfort
- A state of physical ease and well-being, free from hardship.Also: ease, snugness, cosiness.
1 other meaning: ease
- 2ease
- Rest and relaxation, a pleasant restful state.Also: rest, relaxation, repose.
Other Irish words for comfort: compord (comfort), só (comfort), comhfhortacht (comfort), sócúlacht (comfort)
“Sócúl” with the article
Here is sócúl after the article (an t-alt).
“Sócúl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sócúl, the Irish word for comfort.
Other nouns in Irish
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Comfort in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for comfort?
The Irish for comfort is sócúl (pronounced “SOH-kool”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean ease.
How do you pronounce sócúl in Irish?
Sócúl is said like “SOH-kool” (IPA /ˈsˠoːkuːlˠ/).
Does sócúl have a plural?
No plural form is given for sócúl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sócúl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sócúl can mean comfort or ease, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sócúl change to shócúl?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shócúl. After ár (our) it stays ár sócúl, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sócúl' and 'compord'?
Both mean comfort; 'sócúl' is the more traditional native word for ease and snugness, while 'compord' is also widely used. The adjective from 'sócúl' is 'sócúlach', comfortable.
