sóisearach
The English adjective "junior" is translated into Irish as sóisearach.
Meaning: younger (adj)
Did you know?
- Because sóisearach is a relatively modern adaptation, using it in a historical or ancient Irish context might sound anachronistic to a native speaker.
- In many professional contexts, Irish speakers may prefer to use the English loanword 'junior' rather than the native sóisearach.
- If you wanted to say 'the junior' as a noun rather than an adjective, you would use 'an sóisear' instead of 'an sóisearach'.
Example conversation
Conor and Siobhán are talking about their siblings.
- ConorAn bhfuil dearthair agat, a Siobhán?Do you have a brother, Siobhán?
- SiobhánTá, ach tá sé sóisearach ná mé.Yes, but he is younger than me.
- ConorCé mhéad bliain an differences?How many years is the difference?
- SiobhánTá sé triúr bliain sóisearach.He is three years younger.
