Society in Irish (Sochaí): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for society?

The Irish for society is sochaí (pronounced “SUKH-ee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sochaithe. Depending on context it can also mean multitude.

Q: What is the plural of society in Irish?

The plural of sochaí is sochaithe; with the article, na sochaithe means “the societies”. The genitive plural is sochaithe, as in stair na sochaithe (the history of the societies).

Q: Does sochaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sochaí can mean society or multitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “society” in Irish

Irish:: sochaí
English:: society, multitude
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SUKH-ee” /ˈsˠɔxiː/

Various forms

Plural:: sochaithe (societies)
Genitive singular:: sochaí, na sochaí (e.g. leas na sochaí, the welfare of society)
Genitive plural:: sochaithe, na sochaithe (e.g. stair na sochaithe, the history of the societies)

What does “sochaí” mean?

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

society: A community of people living together, sharing laws, customs and institutions.Also: community, social community.

1 other meaning: multitude

2multitude: A large number of people; a host or crowd.Also: host, crowd, many.

Other Irish words for society: club (club)

“Sochaí” with the article

The plural of society in Irish is sochaithe. Here is sochaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an tsochaí

the society

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

na sochaithe

the societies

Plural: no change after na

“Sochaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sochaí, the Irish word for society.

Tá an tsochaí ag athrú go tapa.

Society is changing quickly.

Is sochaí ilchultúrtha í Éire anois.

Ireland is a multicultural society now.

Ba chóir go mbeadh meas ag gach duine ar an tsochaí.

Everyone should have respect for society.

Tá ról tábhachtach ag múinteoirí sa tsochaí.

Teachers have an important role in society.

Caithfimid smaoineamh ar leas na sochaí.

We must think about the good of society.

Tá sochaithe éagsúla ar fud an domhain.

There are different societies all over the world.

Bhí sé deacair síocháin a choimeád i sochaí scoilte.

It was hard to keep peace in a divided society.

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Society in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for society?

The Irish for society is sochaí (pronounced “SUKH-ee”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sochaithe. Depending on context it can also mean multitude.

How do you pronounce sochaí in Irish?

Sochaí is said like “SUKH-ee” (IPA /ˈsˠɔxiː/).

What is the plural of society in Irish?

The plural of sochaí is sochaithe; with the article, na sochaithe means “the societies”. The genitive plural is sochaithe, as in stair na sochaithe (the history of the societies).

Does sochaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sochaí can mean society or multitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does sochaí change to shochaí?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shochaí. After ár (our) it stays ár sochaí, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between sochaí and cumann?

Sochaí means society in the broad sense of a whole community of people, while cumann is a society meaning a club or association, as in cumann drámaíochta.

What adjective goes with sochaí?

The adjective is sóisialta, as in cúrsaí sóisialta 'social affairs', or sochaíoch in more technical use.

Society in Irish (Sochaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage