Destroyer in Irish (Scriostóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for destroyer?

The Irish for destroyer is scriostóir (pronounced “SHKRIS-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriostóirí. Depending on context it can also mean destroyer (warship).

Q: What is the plural of destroyer in Irish?

The plural of scriostóir is scriostóirí; with the article, na scriostóirí means “the destroyers”. The genitive plural is scriostóirí, as in captaein na scriostóirí (the captains of the destroyers).

Q: Does scriostóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scriostóir can mean destroyer or destroyer (warship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “destroyer” in Irish

Irish:: scriostóir
English:: destroyer, destroyer (warship)
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SHKRIS-toh-ir” /ˈʃcɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: scriostóirí (destroyers)
Genitive singular:: scriostóra, an scriostóra (e.g. captaen an scriostóra, the captain of the destroyer)
Genitive plural:: scriostóirí, na scriostóirí (e.g. captaein na scriostóirí, the captains of the destroyers)

What does “scriostóir” mean?

“Scriostóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

destroyer: A person or thing that destroys or ruins something.Also: wrecker, ravager, despoiler.

1 other meaning: destroyer (warship)

2destroyer (warship): A fast, small warship used to protect larger ships.Also: destroyer, warship, naval destroyer.

“Scriostóir” with the article

The plural of destroyer in Irish is scriostóirí. Here is scriostóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scriostóir

the destroyer

No change after an

na scriostóirí

the destroyers

Plural: no change after na

“Scriostóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scriostóir, the Irish word for destroyer.

Is scriostóir mór é an t-ainmhí sin.

That animal is a great destroyer.

Sheol an scriostóir amach ón gcuan ar maidin.

The destroyer sailed out of the harbour this morning.

Bhí criú an scriostóra ar an deic.

The destroyer's crew was on deck.

Chuir an cabhlach dhá scriostóir go dtí an t-oileán.

The navy sent two destroyers to the island.

Bhí m'uncail ag obair i scriostóir le linn an chogaidh.

My uncle served on a destroyer during the war.

Tugadh scriostóir na foraoise ar an tine.

The fire was called the destroyer of the forest.

Chonaiceamar na scriostóirí ag teacht i dtreo an chósta.

We saw the destroyers coming towards the coast.

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Destroyer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for destroyer?

The Irish for destroyer is scriostóir (pronounced “SHKRIS-toh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriostóirí. Depending on context it can also mean destroyer (warship).

How do you pronounce scriostóir in Irish?

Scriostóir is said like “SHKRIS-toh-ir” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲɪsˠt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of destroyer in Irish?

The plural of scriostóir is scriostóirí; with the article, na scriostóirí means “the destroyers”. The genitive plural is scriostóirí, as in captaein na scriostóirí (the captains of the destroyers).

Does scriostóir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scriostóir can mean destroyer or destroyer (warship), depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is scriostóir related to scrios?

Scriostóir is formed from scrios, 'destruction' or 'destroy', with the agent ending -óir, so it means 'one who destroys'.

Destroyer in Irish (Scriostóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage