Mobility in Irish (Soghluaisteacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for mobility?

The Irish for mobility is soghluaisteacht (pronounced “soh-GLOOSH-tyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mobility (social, labour).

Q: Does soghluaisteacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soghluaisteacht can mean mobility or mobility (social, labour), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “mobility” in Irish

Irish:: soghluaisteacht
English:: mobility, mobility (social, labour)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “soh-GLOOSH-tyakht” /ˈsˠɔɣl̪ˠuəʃtʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: soghluaisteachta, na soghluaisteachta (e.g. easpa soghluaisteachta, lack of mobility)

What does “soghluaisteacht” mean?

“Soghluaisteacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

mobility: The quality of being able to move or be moved easily from place to place.Also: movability, ease of movement, portability.

1 other meaning: mobility (social, labour)

2mobility (social, labour): The ability of people to move between jobs, places or social positions.Also: mobility, labour mobility, social mobility.

“Soghluaisteacht” with the article

Here is soghluaisteacht after the article (an t-alt).

an tsoghluaisteacht

the mobility

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Soghluaisteacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using soghluaisteacht, the Irish word for mobility.

Tá soghluaisteacht teoranta aige ó bhris sé a chos.

His mobility has been limited since he broke his leg.

Cuireann an chathaoir rothaí soghluaisteacht ar fáil di.

The wheelchair gives her mobility.

Tá an tsoghluaisteacht tábhachtach do dhaoine scothaosta.

Mobility is important for elderly people.

Bíonn fadhbanna soghluaisteachta ag go leor othar.

Many patients have mobility problems.

Mhéadaigh an tsoghluaisteacht oibrithe san Eoraip.

Worker mobility increased in Europe.

Labhair an t-aire faoi shoghluaisteacht shóisialta.

The minister spoke about social mobility.

Tá cárta soghluaisteachta ag m'athair dá charr.

My father has a mobility card for his car.

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Mobility in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for mobility?

The Irish for mobility is soghluaisteacht (pronounced “soh-GLOOSH-tyakht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mobility (social, labour).

How do you pronounce soghluaisteacht in Irish?

Soghluaisteacht is said like “soh-GLOOSH-tyakht” (IPA /ˈsˠɔɣl̪ˠuəʃtʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does soghluaisteacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for soghluaisteacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does soghluaisteacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soghluaisteacht can mean mobility or mobility (social, labour), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does soghluaisteacht change to shoghluaisteacht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoghluaisteacht. After ár (our) it stays ár soghluaisteacht, because s does not take eclipsis.

How is soghluaisteacht different from gluaiseacht?

Gluaiseacht means movement or motion, while soghluaisteacht means mobility, the ability to move easily. The prefix so- means easily, as in soghluaiste, mobile.

Mobility in Irish (Soghluaisteacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage