HeyRuaHow to say “soap” in Irish
- Irish:
- sópa
- English:
- soap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOH-puh” /ˈsoːpə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sópa, an tsópa (e.g. barra sópa, bar of soap)
What does “sópa” mean?
- soap
- A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.Also: bar of soap, soap suds.
Other Irish words for soap: gallúnach (soap), sobaldráma (soap opera)
“Sópa” with the article
Here is sópa after the article (an t-alt).
an sópa
the soap
No change after an
“Sópa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sópa, the Irish word for soap.
Nigh do lámha le sópa agus uisce.
Wash your hands with soap and water.
Níl an sópa sa seomra folctha.
The soap isn't in the bathroom.
Cheannaigh mé barra sópa sa siopa.
I bought a bar of soap in the shop.
Tá boladh deas ar an sópa seo.
This soap smells nice.
Chuaigh sópa i mo shúil.
Soap got in my eye.
Bhí an t-urlár sleamhain le huisce sópa.
The floor was slippery with soapy water.
Cuir an sópa ar ais ar an mias.
Put the soap back on the dish.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Soap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for soap?
The Irish for soap is sópa (pronounced “SOH-puh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sópa in Irish?
Sópa is said like “SOH-puh” (IPA /ˈsoːpə/).
Does sópa have a plural?
No plural form is given for sópa in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sópa change to shópa?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shópa. After ár (our) it stays ár sópa, because s does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'sópa' and 'gallúnach'?
Both mean soap; 'gallúnach' is the more traditional and standard word, while 'sópa' is a common borrowing heard in speech.
