HeyRuaHow to say “to cloud” in Irish
- Irish:
- scamallaigh
- English:
- to cloud
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- scamallú (ag scamallú, clouding)
- Verbal adjective:
- scamallaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAM-uh-lee” /ˈskaməliː/
What does “scamallaigh” mean?
“Scamallaigh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to cloud
- To become covered with clouds, or to cover something with cloud or mist.Also: cloud over, become cloudy, overcast.
1 other meaning:
- 2to cloud
- To make something dim, blurred or unclear, such as the eyes, mind or judgement.Also: dim, blur, obscure.
“Scamallaigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scamallaigh méI clouded | Níor scamallaigh méI did not cloud | Ar scamallaigh mé?Did I cloud? |
| tú (you) | Scamallaigh túYou clouded | Níor scamallaigh túYou did not cloud | Ar scamallaigh tú?Did you cloud? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scamallaigh sé / síHe clouded | Níor scamallaigh sé / síHe did not cloud | Ar scamallaigh sé / sí?Did he cloud? |
| sinn (we) | ScamallaíomarWe clouded | Níor scamallaíomarWe did not cloud | Ar scamallaíomar?Did we cloud? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scamallaigh sibhYou clouded | Níor scamallaigh sibhYou did not cloud | Ar scamallaigh sibh?Did you cloud? |
| siad (they) | Scamallaigh siadThey clouded | Níor scamallaigh siadThey did not cloud | Ar scamallaigh siad?Did they cloud? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scamallaíodh | Níor scamallaíodh | Ar scamallaíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScamallaímI cloud | Ní scamallaímI do not cloud | An scamallaím?Do I cloud? |
| tú (you) | Scamallaíonn túYou cloud | Ní scamallaíonn túYou do not cloud | An scamallaíonn tú?Do you cloud? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scamallaíonn sé / síHe clouds | Ní scamallaíonn sé / síHe does not cloud | An scamallaíonn sé / sí?Does he cloud? |
| sinn (we) | ScamallaímidWe cloud | Ní scamallaímidWe do not cloud | An scamallaímid?Do we cloud? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scamallaíonn sibhYou cloud | Ní scamallaíonn sibhYou do not cloud | An scamallaíonn sibh?Do you cloud? |
| siad (they) | Scamallaíonn siadThey cloud | Ní scamallaíonn siadThey do not cloud | An scamallaíonn siad?Do they cloud? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scamallaítear | Ní scamallaítear | An scamallaítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scamallóidh méI will cloud | Ní scamallóidh méI will not cloud | An scamallóidh mé?Will I cloud? |
| tú (you) | Scamallóidh túYou will cloud | Ní scamallóidh túYou will not cloud | An scamallóidh tú?Will you cloud? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scamallóidh sé / síHe will cloud | Ní scamallóidh sé / síHe will not cloud | An scamallóidh sé / sí?Will he cloud? |
| sinn (we) | ScamallóimidWe will cloud | Ní scamallóimidWe will not cloud | An scamallóimid?Will we cloud? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scamallóidh sibhYou will cloud | Ní scamallóidh sibhYou will not cloud | An scamallóidh sibh?Will you cloud? |
| siad (they) | Scamallóidh siadThey will cloud | Ní scamallóidh siadThey will not cloud | An scamallóidh siad?Will they cloud? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scamallófar | Ní scamallófar | An scamallófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScamallóinnI would cloud | Ní scamallóinnI would not cloud | An scamallóinn?Would I cloud? |
| tú (you) | ScamallófáYou would cloud | Ní scamallófáYou would not cloud | An scamallófá?Would you cloud? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scamallódh sé / síHe would cloud | Ní scamallódh sé / síHe would not cloud | An scamallódh sé / sí?Would he cloud? |
| sinn (we) | ScamallóimisWe would cloud | Ní scamallóimisWe would not cloud | An scamallóimis?Would we cloud? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scamallódh sibhYou would cloud | Ní scamallódh sibhYou would not cloud | An scamallódh sibh?Would you cloud? |
| siad (they) | ScamallóidísThey would cloud | Ní scamallóidísThey would not cloud | An scamallóidís?Would they cloud? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scamallófaí | Ní scamallófaí | An scamallófaí? |
“Scamallaigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Scamallaigh an spéir go tobann tráthnóna.
The sky suddenly clouded over in the afternoon.
Scamallaíonn an spéir go minic san earrach.
The sky often clouds over in spring.
Scamallóidh sé níos déanaí inniu.
It will cloud over later today.
Dá scamallódh sé, bheadh sé níos fuaire.
If it clouded over, it would be colder.
Níor scamallaigh an spéir an lá ar fad.
The sky didn't cloud over all day.
Ar scamallaigh sé ar maidin?
Did it cloud over this morning?
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To cloud in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to cloud?
The Irish for to cloud is scamallaigh (pronounced “SKAM-uh-lee”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is scamallú.
What is the verbal noun of scamallaigh?
The verbal noun of scamallaigh is scamallú, used after ag for the continuous: ag scamallú (clouding). The verbal adjective is scamallaithe.
How do you say scamallaigh in the past and the future?
Past: Scamallaigh mé; negative Níor scamallaigh mé; question Ar scamallaigh mé?. Future: Scamallóidh mé; negative Ní scamallóidh mé; question An scamallóidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of scamallaigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Scamallóinn (I would cloud); negative Ní scamallóinn; question An scamallóinn?.
How do I say the sky is cloudy using this verb?
Use the verbal adjective: 'Tá an spéir scamallaithe' means the sky is clouded over. The adjective 'scamallach' also means cloudy.
