HeyRuaHow to say “facility” in Irish
- Irish:
- saoráid
- English:
- facility, ease
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SEER-aw-jeh” /ˈsˠiːɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- saoráidí (facilities)
- Genitive singular:
- saoráide, na saoráide (e.g. úinéir na saoráide, owner of the facility)
- Genitive plural:
- saoráidí, na saoráidí (e.g. forbairt na saoráidí, the development of the facilities)
What does “saoráid” mean?
“Saoráid” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- facility
- A building, service or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose, such as sport or recreation.Also: amenity, service, resource.
1 other meaning: ease
- 2ease
- The quality of being easy to do or use; easiness or convenience.Also: easiness, facility, convenience.
Other Irish words for facility: áis (facility), éascaíocht (ease)
“Saoráid” with the article
The plural of facility in Irish is saoráidí. Here is saoráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Saoráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using saoráid, the Irish word for facility.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Facility in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for facility?
The Irish for facility is saoráid (pronounced “SEER-aw-jeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is saoráidí. Depending on context it can also mean ease.
How do you pronounce saoráid in Irish?
Saoráid is said like “SEER-aw-jeh” (IPA /ˈsˠiːɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of facility in Irish?
The plural of saoráid is saoráidí; with the article, na saoráidí means “the facilities”. The genitive plural is saoráidí, as in forbairt na saoráidí (the development of the facilities).
Does saoráid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Saoráid can mean facility or ease, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does saoráid change to shaoráid?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shaoráid. After ár (our) it stays ár saoráid, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between saoráid and áis?
Both can mean facility or amenity; áis often suggests a convenience or aid, while saoráid is common in official language for provided facilities, as in saoráidí spóirt.
