HeyRuaHow to say “settlement” in Irish
- Irish:
- socraíocht
- English:
- settlement, arrangement, funeral
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SUK-ree-ukht” /ˈsˠɔkɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- socraíochtaí (settlements)
- Genitive singular:
- socraíochta, na socraíochta (e.g. téarmaí na socraíochta, the terms of the settlement)
- Genitive plural:
- socraíochtaí, na socraíochtaí (e.g. líon na socraíochtaí, the number of settlements)
What does “socraíocht” mean?
“Socraíocht” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- settlement
- An agreement that settles a matter, or a sum of money or property settled on someone.Also: agreement, arrangement, dowry.
2 other meanings: arrangement or funeral
- 2arrangement
- The way something is arranged or organised, such as plans for an event.Also: plan, organisation, setup.
- 3funeral
- A burial or funeral, especially in Connacht usage.Also: burial, interment.
Other Irish words for settlement: comhréiteach (compromise)
“Socraíocht” with the article
The plural of settlement in Irish is socraíochtaí. Here is socraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Socraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using socraíocht, the Irish word for settlement.
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Settlement in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for settlement?
The Irish for settlement is socraíocht (pronounced “SUK-ree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is socraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean arrangement or funeral.
How do you pronounce socraíocht in Irish?
Socraíocht is said like “SUK-ree-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠɔkɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of settlement in Irish?
The plural of socraíocht is socraíochtaí; with the article, na socraíochtaí means “the settlements”. The genitive plural is socraíochtaí, as in líon na socraíochtaí (the number of settlements).
Does socraíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Socraíocht can mean settlement, arrangement or funeral, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does socraíocht change to shocraíocht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shocraíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár socraíocht, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between socraíocht and sochraid?
Sochraid is the usual word for a funeral; socraíocht mainly means a settlement or arrangement, though in Connacht it is also used for a funeral.
Is socraíocht the same as socrú?
They overlap: socrú is the everyday word for an arrangement or decision, while socraíocht often suggests a formal settlement.
