HeyRuaHow to say “elite” in Irish
- Irish:
- scothaicme
- English:
- elite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOH-hak-myuh” /ˈsˠkɔhakʲmʲə/
- Plural:
- scothaicmí (elites)
- Genitive singular:
- scothaicme, na scothaicme (e.g. cumhacht na scothaicme, the power of the elite)
- Genitive plural:
- scothaicmí, na scothaicmí (e.g. tionchar na scothaicmí, the influence of the elites)
What does “scothaicme” mean?
- elite
- The top, most privileged or best class of people in a society or group.Also: upper class, aristocracy, top class, privileged class.
“Scothaicme” with the article
The plural of elite in Irish is scothaicmí. Here is scothaicme after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scothaicme” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scothaicme, the Irish word for elite.
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Elite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for elite?
The Irish for elite is scothaicme (pronounced “SKOH-hak-myuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scothaicmí.
How do you pronounce scothaicme in Irish?
Scothaicme is said like “SKOH-hak-myuh” (IPA /ˈsˠkɔhakʲmʲə/).
What is the plural of elite in Irish?
The plural of scothaicme is scothaicmí; with the article, na scothaicmí means “the elites”. The genitive plural is scothaicmí, as in tionchar na scothaicmí (the influence of the elites).
How is 'scothaicme' formed?
It combines 'scoth' (the best, the pick) with 'aicme' (class), giving 'the best class', that is, an elite.
Is 'scothaicme' the same as 'uasaicme'?
They overlap, but 'uasaicme' means 'upper class' by social rank, while 'scothaicme' stresses an elite or select group.
