HeyRuaHow to say “sophistication” in Irish
- Irish:
- sofaisticiúlacht
- English:
- sophistication
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SO-fash-tik-yoo-lukht” /ˈsˠɔfˠəʃtʲɪcuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sofaisticiúlachta, na sofaisticiúlachta (e.g. leibhéal sofaisticiúlachta, level of sophistication)
What does “sofaisticiúlacht” mean?
- sophistication
- The quality of being sophisticated, refined, worldly or complex.Also: refinement, worldliness, complexity.
“Sofaisticiúlacht” with the article
Here is sofaisticiúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
an tsofaisticiúlacht
the sophistication
Feminine nouns take t before s after an
“Sofaisticiúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sofaisticiúlacht, the Irish word for sophistication.
Tá sofaisticiúlacht ag baint lena cuid scríbhneoireachta.
There is a sophistication to her writing.
Chuir sofaisticiúlacht na cathrach iontas orm.
The sophistication of the city amazed me.
Níl mórán sofaisticiúlachta sa phlean seo.
There isn't much sophistication in this plan.
Thaitin sofaisticiúlacht an bhia go mór linn.
We really enjoyed the sophistication of the food.
Tá méadú ar shofaisticiúlacht na teicneolaíochta.
The sophistication of the technology is increasing.
Bhí sofaisticiúlacht le feiceáil ina cuid éadaí.
Sophistication could be seen in her clothes.
Is iontach an leibhéal sofaisticiúlachta atá ann.
The level of sophistication is remarkable.
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Sophistication in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sophistication?
The Irish for sophistication is sofaisticiúlacht (pronounced “SO-fash-tik-yoo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sofaisticiúlacht in Irish?
Sofaisticiúlacht is said like “SO-fash-tik-yoo-lukht” (IPA /ˈsˠɔfˠəʃtʲɪcuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sofaisticiúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sofaisticiúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sofaisticiúlacht change to shofaisticiúlacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shofaisticiúlacht. After ár (our) it stays ár sofaisticiúlacht, because s does not take eclipsis.
Is there an adjective related to 'sofaisticiúlacht'?
Yes, the adjective is 'sofaisticiúil', meaning sophisticated, as in 'duine sofaisticiúil'.
