HeyRuaHow to say “comfort” in Irish
- Irish:
- sócúlacht
- English:
- comfort, easy circumstances
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOH-koo-lukht” /ˈsˠoːkuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sócúlachta, na sócúlachta (e.g. saol na sócúlachta, a life of comfort)
What does “sócúlacht” mean?
“Sócúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- comfort
- A state of physical ease and well-being, free from hardship.Also: ease, comfortableness, snugness.
1 other meaning: easy circumstances
- 2easy circumstances
- A comfortable, well-off way of living without want.Also: comfortable living, affluence, well-being.
Other Irish words for comfort: compord (comfort), só (comfort), sócúl (comfort), comhfhortacht (comfort)
“Sócúlacht” with the article
Here is sócúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sócúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sócúlacht, 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 sócúlacht (pronounced “SOH-koo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean easy circumstances.
How do you pronounce sócúlacht in Irish?
Sócúlacht is said like “SOH-koo-lukht” (IPA /ˈsˠoːkuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sócúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sócúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sócúlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sócúlacht can mean comfort or easy circumstances, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sócúlacht change to shócúlacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shócúlacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sócúlacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
How is 'sócúlacht' different from 'sólás'?
'Sócúlacht' is physical comfort or ease, while 'sólás' is consolation or solace in sorrow. 'Compord' is a close synonym of 'sócúlacht'.
