Social evening in Irish (Scoraíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for social evening?

The Irish for social evening is scoraíocht (pronounced “SKUR-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean entertainment.

Q: What is the plural of social evening in Irish?

The plural of scoraíocht is scoraíochtaí; with the article, it is na scoraíochtaí. The genitive plural is scoraíochtaí, as in cuimhní na scoraíochtaí (memories of the social evenings).

Q: Does scoraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scoraíocht can mean social evening or entertainment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “social evening” in Irish

Irish:: scoraíocht
English:: social evening, entertainment
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SKUR-ee-ukht” /ˈskɔɾˠiːxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scoraíochtaí
Genitive singular:: scoraíochta, na scoraíochta (e.g. oíche scoraíochta, a night of visiting and entertainment)
Genitive plural:: scoraíochtaí, na scoraíochtaí (e.g. cuimhní na scoraíochtaí, memories of the social evenings)

What does “scoraíocht” mean?

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

social evening: An evening visit to a neighbour's house for conversation, storytelling and music, or a social gathering of that kind.Also: evening visit, ceili, night visiting, social gathering.

1 other meaning: entertainment

2entertainment: Friendly socialising, chat and entertainment in company, especially in the evening.Also: socialising, company, pastime.

“Scoraíocht” with the article

The plural of social evening in Irish is scoraíochtaí. Here is scoraíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scoraíocht

the social evening

No change after an

na scoraíochtaí

the social evening (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Scoraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scoraíocht, the Irish word for social evening.

Chuamar ar scoraíocht go teach na comharsan aréir.

We went visiting at the neighbour's house last night.

Bhí scoraíocht mhór againn sa teach Dé Sathairn.

We had a great social evening at home on Saturday.

Is breá le m'athair an scoraíocht cois tine.

My father loves a good evening's chat by the fire.

Bhí ceol agus scéalta ag an scoraíocht.

There was music and storytelling at the gathering.

Ba ghnách le daoine teacht ar scoraíocht gach oíche.

People used to come visiting every night.

Tá teach scoraíochta i lár an bhaile.

There is a house for evening gatherings in the village.

Is cuimhin liom na scoraíochtaí fada geimhridh.

I remember the long winter social evenings.

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Social evening in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for social evening?

The Irish for social evening is scoraíocht (pronounced “SKUR-ee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoraíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean entertainment.

How do you pronounce scoraíocht in Irish?

Scoraíocht is said like “SKUR-ee-ukht” (IPA /ˈskɔɾˠiːxt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of social evening in Irish?

The plural of scoraíocht is scoraíochtaí; with the article, it is na scoraíochtaí. The genitive plural is scoraíochtaí, as in cuimhní na scoraíochtaí (memories of the social evenings).

Does scoraíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scoraíocht can mean social evening or entertainment, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is scoraíocht different from airneán?

Both mean an evening visit for chat and entertainment; scoraíocht is common in Connacht and Munster, while airneán is more typical of Ulster.

Social evening in Irish (Scoraíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage