HeyRuaHow to say “good-natured” in Irish
- Irish:
- sochma
- English:
- good-natured, tractable
- Word type:
- adjective
- More good-natured:
- níos sochma
- Most good-natured:
- is sochma
- Pronunciation:
- “SUKH-ma” /ˈsˠɔxmˠə/
What does “sochma” mean?
“Sochma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- good-natured
- Easy-going, gentle and pleasant in temperament.Also: easy-going, placid, mild, even-tempered.
1 other meaning: tractable
- 2tractable
- Easy to manage or deal with; docile.Also: docile, manageable, compliant.
“Sochma” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sochma after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
After a feminine noun the adjective gets a séimhiú, an h after its first letter: girseach shochma. After a masculine noun it stays as it is: fear sochma.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sochma. It also gets an h after a plural that ends in a slender consonant: fir shochma; after other plurals it does not: girseacha sochma.
More good-natured, most good-natured, very good-natured
Tá Seán níos sochma ná a dheartháir. Seán is more easy-going than his brother.
| more good-natured | níos sochma | in the past tense: ní ba shochma |
|---|---|---|
| most good-natured | is sochma | in the past tense: ba shochma |
| as good-natured as | chomh sochma le | no change after chomh |
| very good-natured | an-sochma | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too good-natured | róshochma | ró- lenites |
“Sochma” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Good-natured in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for good-natured?
The Irish for good-natured is sochma (pronounced “SUKH-ma”). It comes after the noun: fear sochma, a good-natured man; girseach shochma, a good-natured girl.
How do you say more good-natured and most good-natured in Irish?
níos sochma is more good-natured and is sochma is most good-natured. In the past tense they become ní ba shochma and ba shochma.
Why does sochma become shochma?
After a feminine singular noun an adjective is lenited: it gets an h after its first letter. So girseach shochma (a good-natured girl) but fear sochma (a good-natured man), because fear is masculine.
How do you say very good-natured in Irish?
an-sochma. Too good-natured is róshochma, and as good-natured as is chomh sochma le.
Does sochma have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sochma can mean good-natured or tractable, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sochma' and 'réchúiseach'?
'Sochma' stresses a mild, good-natured temperament, while 'réchúiseach' suggests being easy-going or even too casual about things.
