HeyRuaHow to say “caricature” in Irish
- Irish:
- scigphictiúr
- English:
- caricature
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIG-fik-toor” /ˈʃcɪɡˌfʲɪc.t̪ˠuːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- scigphictiúir (caricatures)
- Genitive singular:
- scigphictiúir, an scigphictiúir (e.g. ábhar an scigphictiúir, the subject of the caricature)
- Genitive plural:
- scigphictiúr, na scigphictiúr (e.g. leabhar na scigphictiúr, the book of caricatures)
What does “scigphictiúr” mean?
- caricature
- A drawing or picture that exaggerates a person's features to make fun of them.Also: cartoon, satirical drawing, lampoon.
“Scigphictiúr” with the article
The plural of caricature in Irish is scigphictiúir. Here is scigphictiúr after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scigphictiúr” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scigphictiúr, the Irish word for caricature.
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Caricature in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for caricature?
The Irish for caricature is scigphictiúr (pronounced “SHKIG-fik-toor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scigphictiúir.
How do you pronounce scigphictiúr in Irish?
Scigphictiúr is said like “SHKIG-fik-toor” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɡˌfʲɪc.t̪ˠuːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of caricature in Irish?
The plural of scigphictiúr is scigphictiúir; with the article, na scigphictiúir means “the caricatures”. The genitive plural is scigphictiúr, as in leabhar na scigphictiúr (the book of caricatures).
What is the difference between scigphictiúr and cartún?
A scigphictiúr is a caricature that exaggerates someone's features to mock them, while cartún is a broader word for a cartoon or comic drawing.
