HeyRuaHow to say “chip” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceallóg
- English:
- chip, slice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAL-ohg” /ˈʃkalˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sceallóga (chips)
- Genitive singular:
- sceallóige, na sceallóige (e.g. blas na sceallóige, the taste of the chip)
- Genitive plural:
- sceallóg, na sceallóg (e.g. mála na sceallóg, the bag of chips)
What does “sceallóg” mean?
“Sceallóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- chip
- A strip of fried potato, usually eaten hot with salt and vinegar; usually used in the plural.Also: chips, French fry, fries.
1 other meaning: slice
- 2slice
- A thin slice or chip cut off something, especially a slice of seed potato for planting.Also: seed potato slice, chip, sliver.
Other Irish words for chip: slis (chip)
“Sceallóg” with the article
The plural of chip in Irish is sceallóga. Here is sceallóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceallóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceallóg, the Irish word for chip.
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Chip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for chip?
The Irish for chip is sceallóg (pronounced “SHKAL-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sceallóga. Depending on context it can also mean slice.
How do you pronounce sceallóg in Irish?
Sceallóg is said like “SHKAL-ohg” (IPA /ˈʃkalˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of chip in Irish?
The plural of sceallóg is sceallóga; with the article, na sceallóga means “the chips”. The genitive plural is sceallóg, as in mála na sceallóg (the bag of chips).
Does sceallóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceallóg can mean chip or slice, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sceallóga' and 'criospaí'?
'Sceallóga' are hot fried chips (fries), while 'criospaí' are crisps (potato chips in American English) sold in packets.
