HeyRuaHow to say “schooling” in Irish
- Irish:
- scolaíocht
- English:
- schooling
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKUL-ee-ukht” /ˈskɔl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scolaíochta, na scolaíochta (e.g. costas na scolaíochta, the cost of schooling)
What does “scolaíocht” mean?
- schooling
- The education a person receives by attending school.Also: school education, education, school years.
Other Irish words for schooling: oideachas (education)
“Scolaíocht” with the article
Here is scolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an scolaíocht
the schooling
No change after an
“Scolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scolaíocht, the Irish word for schooling.
Fuair sí a cuid scolaíochta i Sasana.
She got her schooling in England.
Is tábhachtach an rud í an scolaíocht.
Schooling is an important thing.
Ní raibh mórán scolaíochta ag m'athair.
My father didn't have much schooling.
Chríochnaigh sé a scolaíocht nuair a bhí sé seacht mbliana déag.
He finished his schooling when he was seventeen.
Tá scolaíocht saor in aisce sa tír seo.
Schooling is free in this country.
Rinne sí a scolaíocht ar fad trí Ghaeilge.
She did all her schooling through Irish.
Bhí tionchar mór ag an scolaíocht ar a saol.
Schooling had a big influence on her life.
Other nouns in Irish
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Schooling in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for schooling?
The Irish for schooling is scolaíocht (pronounced “SKUL-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scolaíocht in Irish?
Scolaíocht is said like “SKUL-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈskɔl̪ˠiːxt̪ˠ/).
Does scolaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for scolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between scolaíocht and oideachas?
Scolaíocht means schooling, the time and teaching received at school, while oideachas is the broader word for education in general.
