HeyRuaHow to say “beauty parlour” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciamhlann
- English:
- beauty parlour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEE-uv-lun” /ʃcɪəvlən̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sciamhlanna (beauty parlours)
- Genitive singular:
- sciamhlainne, na sciamhlainne (e.g. doras na sciamhlainne, the door of the beauty parlour)
- Genitive plural:
- sciamhlann, na sciamhlann (e.g. úinéirí na sciamhlann, the owners of the beauty parlours)
What does “sciamhlann” mean?
- beauty parlour
- A shop or salon where people go for beauty treatments such as facials, nails and make-up.Also: beauty salon, beauty parlor, salon.
“Sciamhlann” with the article
The plural of beauty parlour in Irish is sciamhlanna. Here is sciamhlann after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciamhlann” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciamhlann, the Irish word for beauty parlour.
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Beauty parlour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for beauty parlour?
The Irish for beauty parlour is sciamhlann (pronounced “SHKEE-uv-lun”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sciamhlanna.
How do you pronounce sciamhlann in Irish?
Sciamhlann is said like “SHKEE-uv-lun” (IPA /ʃcɪəvlən̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of beauty parlour in Irish?
The plural of sciamhlann is sciamhlanna; with the article, na sciamhlanna means “the beauty parlours”. The genitive plural is sciamhlann, as in úinéirí na sciamhlann (the owners of the beauty parlours).
Where does the word sciamhlann come from?
It is formed from 'sciamh' (beauty) and the suffix '-lann' (place), as in 'leabharlann' (library).
Is sciamhlann the same as a hairdresser's?
Not quite: a hairdresser's is usually 'siopa gruagaire', while 'sciamhlann' is a beauty salon for treatments like nails and make-up.
