Sociology in Irish (Socheolaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for sociology?

The Irish for sociology is socheolaíocht (pronounced “SUH-hyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “sociology” in Irish

Irish:: socheolaíocht
English:: sociology
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SUH-hyoh-lee-ukht” /ˈsɔxʲoːliːəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: socheolaíochta, na socheolaíochta (e.g. léachtóir socheolaíochta, sociology lecturer)

What does “socheolaíocht” mean?

sociology: The scientific study of human society, social groups and how people behave together.Also: social science, study of society.

“Socheolaíocht” with the article

Here is socheolaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an tsocheolaíocht

the sociology

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Socheolaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using socheolaíocht, the Irish word for sociology.

Tá socheolaíocht á staidéar aici san ollscoil.

She is studying sociology at university.

Is ábhar suimiúil í an tsocheolaíocht.

Sociology is an interesting subject.

Fuair sé céim sa tsocheolaíocht anuraidh.

He got a degree in sociology last year.

Tá an roinn socheolaíochta ar an dara hurlár.

The sociology department is on the second floor.

Is maith liom mo chúrsa socheolaíochta.

I like my sociology course.

Scríobh sí leabhar faoin tsocheolaíocht.

She wrote a book about sociology.

Bíonn léacht socheolaíochta againn gach Máirt.

We have a sociology lecture every Tuesday.

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Sociology in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for sociology?

The Irish for sociology is socheolaíocht (pronounced “SUH-hyoh-lee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce socheolaíocht in Irish?

Socheolaíocht is said like “SUH-hyoh-lee-ukht” (IPA /ˈsɔxʲoːliːəxt̪/).

Does socheolaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for socheolaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does socheolaíocht change to shocheolaíocht?

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

What is the word for a sociologist?

A sociologist is 'socheolaí', and the subject itself is 'socheolaíocht'.

Do I use the article with 'socheolaíocht'?

Often yes, as with other subjects: 'an tsocheolaíocht', and 'sa tsocheolaíocht' for 'in sociology'.

Sociology in Irish (Socheolaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage