HeyRuaHow to say “snout” in Irish
- Irish:
- soc
- English:
- snout, ploughshare, nozzle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “suk” /sˠɔk/
- Plural:
- soic (snouts)
- Genitive singular:
- soic, an tsoic (e.g. barr an tsoic, the tip of the snout)
- Genitive plural:
- soc, na soc (e.g. barr na soc, the tips of the snouts)
What does “soc” mean?
“Soc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- snout
- The projecting nose and mouth of an animal such as a pig.Also: muzzle, nose.
“Soc” with the article
The plural of snout in Irish is soic. Here is soc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Soc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using soc, the Irish word for snout.
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Snout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for snout?
The Irish for snout is soc (pronounced “suk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soic. Depending on context it can also mean ploughshare or nozzle.
How do you pronounce soc in Irish?
Soc is said like “suk” (IPA /sˠɔk/).
What is the plural of snout in Irish?
The plural of soc is soic; with the article, na soic means “the snouts”. The genitive plural is soc, as in barr na soc (the tips of the snouts).
Does soc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Soc can mean snout, ploughshare or nozzle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does soc change to shoc?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shoc. After ár (our) it stays ár soc, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'soc' and 'srón'?
'Srón' is the ordinary word for a nose, while 'soc' is used for an animal's snout or a projecting end, such as 'soc céachta' (ploughshare).
