How to Say “Liberty” in Irish

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saoirse
/ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə/feminine
The Irish word for liberty is saoirse.
saoirse is used to express the condition of being free.
Meaning: condition of being free (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

saoirse is a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈsˠiːɾˠʃə/

Did you know?

  • The root of saoirse can be traced back to the Sanskrit word suvī́ra, which means 'heroic'.
  • The word saoirse is frequently used as a feminine given name in Ireland, meaning 'freedom'.
  • In Irish, the concept of liberty is not just a legal state but is often tied to the poetic idea of 'release' from bondage.

Examples in context

  • Tá cearta saoirse ag gach duine.
    Everyone has the right to liberty.

Example conversation

Cian and Siobhán are discussing history in a library.

  1. Cian

    An raibh an saoirse saor?
    Was liberty free?
  2. Siobhán

    Ní raibh, bhí an t-uathas ann.
    No it wasn't, there was great suffering.
  3. Cian

    Tá saoirse luacháthach go leanúnach.
    Liberty is constantly valuable.
  4. Siobhán

    Tá tú ceart, a Chian.
    You are right, Cian.

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