Scholarship in Irish (Scoláireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for scholarship?

The Irish for scholarship is scoláireacht (pronounced “SKUL-awr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoláireachtaí.

Q: What is the plural of scholarship in Irish?

The plural of scoláireacht is scoláireachtaí; with the article, na scoláireachtaí means “the scholarships”. The genitive plural is scoláireachtaí, as in liosta na scoláireachtaí (the list of scholarships).

How to say “scholarship” in Irish

Irish:: scoláireacht
English:: scholarship
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SKUL-awr-ukht” /ˈskɔlˠɑːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scoláireachtaí (scholarships)
Genitive singular:: scoláireachta, na scoláireachta (e.g. luach na scoláireachta, the value of the scholarship)
Genitive plural:: scoláireachtaí, na scoláireachtaí (e.g. liosta na scoláireachtaí, the list of scholarships)

What does “scoláireacht” mean?

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

scholarship: A grant of money given to a student to pay for their education.Also: bursary, grant, study allowance.

1 other meaning:

2scholarship: Learning and serious academic study, or the knowledge of a scholar.Also: learning, erudition, scholarliness.

Other Irish words for scholarship: léann (learning)

“Scoláireacht” with the article

The plural of scholarship in Irish is scoláireachtaí. Here is scoláireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scoláireacht

the scholarship

No change after an

na scoláireachtaí

the scholarships

Plural: no change after na

“Scoláireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scoláireacht, the Irish word for scholarship.

Fuair sí scoláireacht chun staidéar a dhéanamh i bPáras.

She got a scholarship to study in Paris.

Bhuaigh mo dheartháir an scoláireacht anuraidh.

My brother won the scholarship last year.

Cuireadh iarratas isteach ar an scoláireacht inné.

An application for the scholarship was sent in yesterday.

Tá an ollscoil ag tairiscint scoláireachtaí do mhic léinn nua.

The university is offering scholarships to new students.

Is é Dé hAoine an dáta deiridh don scoláireacht.

Friday is the closing date for the scholarship.

Tá sé ag súil le scoláireacht a fháil.

He is hoping to get a scholarship.

Ní bheinn ar an gcoláiste gan mo scoláireacht.

I wouldn't be at college without my scholarship.

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Scholarship in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scholarship?

The Irish for scholarship is scoláireacht (pronounced “SKUL-awr-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoláireachtaí.

How do you pronounce scoláireacht in Irish?

Scoláireacht is said like “SKUL-awr-ukht” (IPA /ˈskɔlˠɑːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of scholarship in Irish?

The plural of scoláireacht is scoláireachtaí; with the article, na scoláireachtaí means “the scholarships”. The genitive plural is scoláireachtaí, as in liosta na scoláireachtaí (the list of scholarships).

What is the difference between 'scoláireacht' and 'scoláire'?

'Scoláire' is a scholar or student, while 'scoláireacht' is the scholarship, either the grant or the learning itself.

Is 'scoláireacht' the same as 'deontas'?

Not quite: 'deontas' is any grant, while 'scoláireacht' is usually awarded on merit for study.

Scholarship in Irish (Scoláireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage