HeyRuaHow to say “crowd” in Irish
- Irish:
- scata
- English:
- crowd, flock, lot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAT-uh” /ˈskat̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- scataí (crowds)
- Genitive singular:
- scata, an scata (e.g. lár an scata, the middle of the crowd)
- Genitive plural:
- scataí, na scataí (e.g. ag faire scataí éan, watching flocks of birds)
What does “scata” mean?
“Scata” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crowd
- A large number of people gathered or going together.Also: group, bunch, lot of people.
“Scata” with the article
The plural of crowd in Irish is scataí. Here is scata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scata, the Irish word for crowd.
Other nouns in Irish
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Crowd in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crowd?
The Irish for crowd is scata (pronounced “SKAT-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scataí. Depending on context it can also mean flock or lot.
How do you pronounce scata in Irish?
Scata is said like “SKAT-uh” (IPA /ˈskat̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of crowd in Irish?
The plural of scata is scataí; with the article, na scataí means “the crowds”. The genitive plural is scataí, as in ag faire scataí éan (watching flocks of birds).
Does scata have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scata can mean crowd, flock or lot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scata' and 'slua'?
'Slua' usually means a large crowd or host, such as at an event, while 'scata' is a more casual word for a group or bunch of people, animals or things.
How is 'scata' followed by a noun?
The following noun goes in the genitive, often genitive plural: 'scata daoine' (a crowd of people), 'scata éan' (a flock of birds).
