HeyRuaHow to say “cutlery” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceanra
- English:
- cutlery
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAN-ruh” /ˈʃcanˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sceanra, an sceanra (e.g. tarraiceán an sceanra, the cutlery drawer)
What does “sceanra” mean?
- cutlery
- Knives, forks and spoons used for eating and serving food, taken together.Also: knives and forks, silverware, flatware.
Other Irish words for cutlery: cuitléireacht (cutlery)
“Sceanra” with the article
Here is sceanra after the article (an t-alt).
an sceanra
the cutlery
No change after an
“Sceanra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceanra, the Irish word for cutlery.
Cuir an sceanra ar an mbord, le do thoil.
Put the cutlery on the table, please.
Tá sceanra glan sa tarraiceán.
There is clean cutlery in the drawer.
Nigh mé an sceanra tar éis an dinnéir.
I washed the cutlery after dinner.
Fuair siad sceanra airgid mar bhronntanas pósta.
They got silver cutlery as a wedding present.
Cá bhfuil tarraiceán an sceanra?
Where is the cutlery drawer?
Bhí mo sceanra féin agam ar an turas.
I had my own cutlery on the trip.
Níl go leor sceanra againn do na haíonna.
We don't have enough cutlery for the guests.
Other nouns in Irish
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Cutlery in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cutlery?
The Irish for cutlery is sceanra (pronounced “SHKAN-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sceanra in Irish?
Sceanra is said like “SHKAN-ruh” (IPA /ˈʃcanˠɾˠə/).
Does sceanra have a plural?
No plural form is given for sceanra in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'sceanra' related to 'scian'?
Yes, sceanra is a collective noun built on scian (knife), and it covers knives, forks and spoons together.
Can I say 'sceanraí' for several sets of cutlery?
No, sceanra is a collective singular noun; say 'sceanra' or 'tacair sceanra' (sets of cutlery).
