HeyRuaHow to say “retirement” in Irish
- Irish:
- scor
- English:
- retirement, cessation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scoir, to retire (ag scor, retiring)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skur” /skɔɾ/
- Genitive singular:
- scoir, an scoir (e.g. aois scoir, retirement age)
What does “scor” mean?
“Scor” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- retirement
- The act of leaving work or office for good, especially at the end of one's working life; verbal noun of the verb scoir.Also: retiring, leaving office.
1 other meaning: cessation
- 2cessation
- The stopping or ending of something; verbal noun of scoir in the sense of stopping or breaking off.Also: termination, discontinuance, stopping, unyoking.
“Scor” as a verbal noun
After ag, scor means retiring: it is the verbal noun of the verb scoir (to retire). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scor” with the article
Here is scor after the article (an t-alt).
“Scor” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scor, the Irish word for retirement.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “scor”
Retirement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for retirement?
The Irish for retirement is scor (pronounced “skur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean cessation.
How do you pronounce scor in Irish?
Scor is said like “skur” (IPA /skɔɾ/).
Does scor have a plural?
No plural form is given for scor in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scor have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scor can mean retirement or cessation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'ar scor ar bith' mean?
'Ar scor ar bith' is an idiom meaning 'anyway' or 'at any rate', common in Ulster: 'Cé tú féin ar scor ar bith?' means 'Who are you anyway?'
How do I say someone is retired?
Use 'ar scor': 'Tá sé ar scor' means 'He is retired', and 'dul ar scor' means 'to retire'.
