HeyRuaHow to say “detached” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoite
- English:
- detached, isolated, scattered
- Word type:
- adjective
- More detached:
- níos scoite
- Most detached:
- is scoite
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOTCH-eh” /ˈskɔtʲə/
What does “scoite” mean?
“Scoite” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- detached
- Standing apart, not joined to anything else, especially of a house.Also: separate, standalone.
2 other meanings: isolated or scattered
- 2isolated
- Cut off or remote from other places or people.Also: remote, cut off, outlying.
- 3scattered
- Occurring here and there, not continuous.Also: sporadic, occasional, disjointed.
“Scoite” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scoite after teach (house, masculine), after feirm (farm, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scoite.
More detached, most detached, very detached
| more detached | níos scoite | in the past tense: ní ba scoite |
|---|---|---|
| most detached | is scoite | in the past tense: ba scoite |
| as detached as | chomh scoite le | no change after chomh |
| very detached | an-scoite | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too detached | róscoite | ró- lenites |
“Scoite” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Detached in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for detached?
The Irish for detached is scoite (pronounced “SKOTCH-eh”). It comes after the noun: teach scoite, a detached house; feirm scoite, a detached farm.
How do you say more detached and most detached in Irish?
níos scoite is more detached and is scoite is most detached. In the past tense they become ní ba scoite and ba scoite.
How do you say very detached in Irish?
an-scoite. Too detached is róscoite, and as detached as is chomh scoite le.
Does scoite have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scoite can mean detached, isolated or scattered, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say semi-detached house in Irish?
Use "teach leathscoite"; a fully detached house is "teach scoite".
