HeyRuaHow to say “socialisation” in Irish
- Irish:
- sóisialú
- English:
- socialisation, socialising
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sóisialaigh, to socialize (ag sóisialú, socializing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SOH-shee-uh-loo” /ˈsoːʃiəlˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- sóisialaithe, an tsóisialaithe (e.g. próiseas an tsóisialaithe, the process of socialisation)
What does “sóisialú” mean?
“Sóisialú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- socialisation
- The process by which a person, especially a child, learns to behave in a way that is acceptable in society; it is the verbal noun of the verb sóisialaigh.Also: socialization, socialising.
1 other meaning: socialising
- 2socialising
- The act of mixing socially with other people.Also: socializing, mixing socially.
“Sóisialú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sóisialú means socializing: it is the verbal noun of the verb sóisialaigh (to socialize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sóisialú” with the article
Here is sóisialú after the article (an t-alt).
“Sóisialú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sóisialú, the Irish word for socialisation.
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Socialisation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for socialisation?
The Irish for socialisation is sóisialú (pronounced “SOH-shee-uh-loo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean socialising.
How do you pronounce sóisialú in Irish?
Sóisialú is said like “SOH-shee-uh-loo” (IPA /ˈsoːʃiəlˠuː/).
Does sóisialú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sóisialú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sóisialú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sóisialú can mean socialisation or socialising, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sóisialú change to shóisialú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shóisialú. After ár (our) it stays ár sóisialú, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is 'sóisialú' the same as 'sóisialachas'?
No. 'Sóisialú' means socialisation, while 'sóisialachas' means socialism, the political ideology.
