psíc
The English phrase 'psyche' is translated into Irish as psíc.
psíc refers to the human soul, mind or spirit.
Meaning: the human soul, mind, or spirit (noun)
Did you know?
- While psíc is used for scientific psychology, the Irish word anam is often used in folk traditions to describe a 'soul' that can be physically displaced or stolen by fairies.
- In some Irish contexts, the word croí meaning 'heart' is used where an English speaker would use 'psyche' to describe a person's inner nature or core emotional state.
- The use of psíc in Irish is relatively modern and tied to the rise of psychology as a formal science. Traditional Irish literature would use terms like spiorad to describe the essence of a person.
Examples in context
- Tá croíocht láidir ag an bhfoireann.The team has a strong psyche.
- Tá anam láidir agat.You have a strong psyche.
- Bhí anam láidir ag an mbainisteoir.The manager had a strong psyche.
Example conversation
Conor and Niamh are discussing a psychology book.
- ConorAn bhfuil tú ag léamh faoin psíc?Are you reading about the psyche?
- NiamhTá, tá sé an-suimiúil, a Chonaire.Yes, it is very interesting, Conor.
- ConorAn bhfuil sé doimhin?Is it deep?
- NiamhTá, tá an psíc go hiontach!Yes, the psyche is wonderful!
