HeyRuaHow to say “enjoyment” in Irish
- Irish:
- sult
- English:
- enjoyment, fun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sult” /sˠʊl̪ˠt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- suilt, an tsuilt (e.g. lán suilt, full of fun)
What does “sult” mean?
“Sult” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- enjoyment
- The pleasure or satisfaction you get from something you like doing.Also: pleasure, satisfaction, delight.
“Sult” with the article
Here is sult after the article (an t-alt).
“Sult” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sult, the Irish word for enjoyment.
Other nouns in Irish
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Phrases with “sult”
Enjoyment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enjoyment?
The Irish for enjoyment is sult (pronounced “sult”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean fun.
How do you pronounce sult in Irish?
Sult is said like “sult” (IPA /sˠʊl̪ˠt̪ˠ/).
Does sult have a plural?
No plural form is given for sult in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sult have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sult can mean enjoyment or fun, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sult change to shult?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shult. After ár (our) it stays ár sult, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'enjoy' in Irish?
Use the phrase 'bain sult as', literally 'take enjoyment out of': 'Bhain mé sult as an leabhar' means 'I enjoyed the book'.
What is the difference between 'sult' and 'taitneamh'?
Both mean enjoyment; 'bain sult as' and 'bain taitneamh as' are used in much the same way, though 'taitin le' is used for liking something.
