Soldiering in Irish (Saighdiúireacht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for soldiering?

The Irish for soldiering is saighdiúireacht (pronounced “SYE-joor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean soldierly conduct.

Q: Does saighdiúireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saighdiúireacht can mean soldiering or soldierly conduct, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “soldiering” in Irish

Irish:: saighdiúireacht
English:: soldiering, soldierly conduct
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SYE-joor-ukht” /ˈsˠaidʲuːɾʲəxt̪/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: saighdiúireachta, na saighdiúireachta (e.g. saol na saighdiúireachta, the life of soldiering)

What does “saighdiúireacht” mean?

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

soldiering: The life, work or activity of being a soldier.Also: military service, soldier's life, army life.

1 other meaning: soldierly conduct

2soldierly conduct: Behaviour or bearing that is typical of a good soldier, such as discipline and courage.Also: soldiership, soldierly bearing.

“Saighdiúireacht” with the article

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

an tsaighdiúireacht

the soldiering

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Saighdiúireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using saighdiúireacht, the Irish word for soldiering.

Chaith sé fiche bliain ag saighdiúireacht.

He spent twenty years soldiering.

Ní maith léi an tsaighdiúireacht ar chor ar bith.

She doesn't like soldiering at all.

Bhí saol na saighdiúireachta crua go leor.

The soldier's life was hard enough.

Chuaigh a mhac le saighdiúireacht sa Fhrainc.

His son went soldiering in France.

Thaitin an tsaighdiúireacht le m'athair nuair a bhí sé óg.

My father enjoyed army life when he was young.

Tá traidisiún saighdiúireachta láidir sa teaghlach sin.

That family has a strong tradition of soldiering.

D'fhoghlaim sé disciplín i rith a shaighdiúireachta.

He learned discipline during his time as a soldier.

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Soldiering in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for soldiering?

The Irish for soldiering is saighdiúireacht (pronounced “SYE-joor-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean soldierly conduct.

How do you pronounce saighdiúireacht in Irish?

Saighdiúireacht is said like “SYE-joor-ukht” (IPA /ˈsˠaidʲuːɾʲəxt̪/).

Does saighdiúireacht have a plural?

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

Does saighdiúireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Saighdiúireacht can mean soldiering or soldierly conduct, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does saighdiúireacht change to shaighdiúireacht?

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

How do I say someone joined the army using this word?

A common phrase is 'chuaigh sé le saighdiúireacht', meaning he went soldiering or joined up; you can also say 'chuaigh sé san arm'.

What is the difference between 'saighdiúir' and 'saighdiúireacht'?

'Saighdiúir' is a soldier, the person, while 'saighdiúireacht' is the activity or life of being a soldier.

Soldiering in Irish (Saighdiúireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage