HeyRuaHow to say “cloudy” in Irish
- Irish:
- scamallach
- English:
- cloudy, webbed
- Word type:
- adjective
- Cloudier:
- níos scamallaí
- Cloudiest:
- is scamallaí
- Plural:
- scamallacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAM-al-akh” /ˈskaməlˠəx/
What does “scamallach” mean?
“Scamallach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cloudy
- Covered with clouds, so the sun is hidden.Also: overcast, clouded, dull.
1 other meaning: webbed
- 2webbed
- Having skin joining the toes, as on a duck's foot.Also: web-footed, palmated.
“Scamallach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scamallach after lá (day, masculine), after spéir (sky, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scamallacha.
Cloudier, cloudiest, very cloudy
Tá an spéir níos scamallaí inniu ná inné. The sky is cloudier today than yesterday.
| cloudier | níos scamallaí | in the past tense: ní ba scamallaí |
|---|---|---|
| cloudiest | is scamallaí | in the past tense: ba scamallaí |
| as cloudy as | chomh scamallach le | no change after chomh |
| very cloudy | an-scamallach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too cloudy | róscamallach | ró- lenites |
“Scamallach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Cloudy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cloudy?
The Irish for cloudy is scamallach (pronounced “SKAM-al-akh”). It comes after the noun: lá scamallach, a cloudy day; spéir scamallach, a cloudy sky.
How do you say cloudier and cloudiest in Irish?
níos scamallaí is cloudier and is scamallaí is cloudiest. In the past tense they become ní ba scamallaí and ba scamallaí.
What is the plural of scamallach?
With a plural noun scamallach becomes scamallacha: laethanta scamallacha, spéartha scamallacha.
How do you say very cloudy in Irish?
an-scamallach. Too cloudy is róscamallach, and as cloudy as is chomh scamallach le.
Does scamallach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scamallach can mean cloudy or webbed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it is cloudy' in Irish?
Say 'Tá sé scamallach' or 'Tá an lá scamallach'. The noun for a cloud is 'scamall'.
