HeyRuaHow to say “crust” in Irish
- Irish:
- screamh
- English:
- crust, scum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skrav” /sˠcɾʲəvˠ/
- Plural:
- screamha (crusts)
- Genitive singular:
- screimhe, na screimhe (e.g. dath na screimhe, the colour of the crust)
- Genitive plural:
- screamh, na screamh (e.g. cineálacha na screamh, the kinds of the crusts)
What does “screamh” mean?
“Screamh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crust
- A hard outer layer or coating that forms on the surface of something, such as bread, ice or the earth.Also: incrustation, hard surface layer, coating.
1 other meaning: scum
- 2scum
- A thin film or skin that forms on the surface of a liquid, such as on milk or stagnant water.Also: film, skin on milk, surface film.
Other Irish words for crust: crústa (crust)
“Screamh” with the article
The plural of crust in Irish is screamha. Here is screamh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Screamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using screamh, the Irish word for crust.
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Crust in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crust?
The Irish for crust is screamh (pronounced “skrav”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is screamha. Depending on context it can also mean scum.
How do you pronounce screamh in Irish?
Screamh is said like “skrav” (IPA /sˠcɾʲəvˠ/).
What is the plural of crust in Irish?
The plural of screamh is screamha; with the article, na screamha means “the crusts”. The genitive plural is screamh, as in cineálacha na screamh (the kinds of the crusts).
Does screamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Screamh can mean crust or scum, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is screamh the same as crústa?
Both can mean crust, but crústa is used especially for pastry or bread crust, while screamh is a general word for any surface layer, including scum on liquids, as in screamh an domhain.
