Socket in Irish (Soicéad): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for socket?

The Irish for socket is soicéad (pronounced “SIK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soicéid. Depending on context it can also mean socket (anatomy).

Q: What is the plural of socket in Irish?

The plural of soicéad is soicéid; with the article, na soicéid means “the sockets”. The genitive plural is soicéad, as in líon na soicéad (the number of sockets).

Q: Does soicéad have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soicéad can mean socket or socket (anatomy), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “socket” in Irish

Irish:: soicéad
English:: socket, socket (anatomy)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SIK-ayd” /ˈsɛkʲeːd̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: soicéid (sockets)
Genitive singular:: soicéid, an tsoicéid (e.g. clúdach an tsoicéid, the cover of the socket)
Genitive plural:: soicéad, na soicéad (e.g. líon na soicéad, the number of sockets)

What does “soicéad” mean?

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

socket: A hollow part into which something fits, especially an electrical socket for a plug or bulb.Also: electrical socket, power point, outlet, plug socket.

1 other meaning: socket (anatomy)

2socket (anatomy): A hollow in the body into which another part fits, such as the eye socket or a joint socket.Also: socket, eye socket, joint socket.

“Soicéad” with the article

The plural of socket in Irish is soicéid. Here is soicéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an soicéad

the socket

No change after an

na soicéid

the sockets

Plural: no change after na

“Soicéad” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using soicéad, the Irish word for socket.

Cuir an pluga sa soicéad, le do thoil.

Put the plug in the socket, please.

Níl aon soicéad in aice leis an leaba.

There's no socket beside the bed.

Tá an soicéad briste arís.

The socket is broken again.

Tá ceithre shoicéad sa chistin.

There are four sockets in the kitchen.

Ná leag do lámh ar an soicéad fliuch.

Don't touch the wet socket.

Bhí clúdach an tsoicéid scaoilte.

The socket cover was loose.

Tá mo ghuthán ag luchtú ón soicéad sin.

My phone is charging from that socket.

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Socket in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for socket?

The Irish for socket is soicéad (pronounced “SIK-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is soicéid. Depending on context it can also mean socket (anatomy).

How do you pronounce soicéad in Irish?

Soicéad is said like “SIK-ayd” (IPA /ˈsɛkʲeːd̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of socket in Irish?

The plural of soicéad is soicéid; with the article, na soicéid means “the sockets”. The genitive plural is soicéad, as in líon na soicéad (the number of sockets).

Does soicéad have more than one meaning?

Yes. Soicéad can mean socket or socket (anatomy), depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does soicéad change to shoicéad?

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

What is the difference between 'soicéad' and 'pluga'?

The 'soicéad' is the socket in the wall, while the 'pluga' is the plug that goes into it: cuir an pluga sa soicéad.

Socket in Irish (Soicéad): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage