Diaphragm in Irish (Scairt): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for diaphragm?

The Irish for diaphragm is scairt (pronounced “skartch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairteacha. Depending on context it can also mean caul or lights.

Q: What is the plural of diaphragm in Irish?

The plural of scairt is scairteacha; with the article, na scairteacha means “the diaphragms”. The genitive plural is scairteacha, as in matáin na scairteacha (the muscles of the diaphragms).

Q: Does scairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scairt can mean diaphragm, caul or lights, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scairt also has its own entry as a verb meaning to shout.

How to say “diaphragm” in Irish

Irish:: scairt
English:: diaphragm, caul, lights
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “skartch” /skaɾˠtʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: scairteacha (diaphragms)
Genitive singular:: scairte, na scairte (e.g. matáin na scairte, muscles of the diaphragm)
Genitive plural:: scairteacha, na scairteacha (e.g. matáin na scairteacha, the muscles of the diaphragms)

What does “scairt” mean?

“Scairt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

diaphragm: The muscular wall that separates the chest from the abdomen; the midriff.Also: midriff, midsection.

2 other meanings: caul or lights

2caul: The fatty membrane covering the intestines, the omentum, also the caul of an animal.Also: omentum, fat membrane.
3lights: The lungs of a slaughtered animal, as used for food or in butchery.Also: lungs.

Other entries for “scairt”

The same spelling has its own page as:

scairtto shout · verb

“Scairt” with the article

The plural of diaphragm in Irish is scairteacha. Here is scairt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scairt

the diaphragm

No change after an

na scairteacha

the diaphragms

Plural: no change after na

“Scairt” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scairt, the Irish word for diaphragm.

Tá an scairt idir an cliabh agus an bolg.

The diaphragm lies between the chest and the belly.

Bíonn an scairt ag obair gach uair a análaíonn tú.

The diaphragm works every time you breathe.

Bhí pian aige faoi bhun na scairte.

He had a pain below the diaphragm.

Labhair sé liom ó scairt a chroí.

He spoke to me from the bottom of his heart.

Bhuail an liathróid é sa scairt.

The ball hit him in the midriff.

Mhothaigh mé teannas i mo scairt.

I felt tension in my diaphragm.

Thug an búistéir scairt na caorach don mhadra.

The butcher gave the sheep's lights to the dog.

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Diaphragm in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for diaphragm?

The Irish for diaphragm is scairt (pronounced “skartch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairteacha. Depending on context it can also mean caul or lights.

How do you pronounce scairt in Irish?

Scairt is said like “skartch” (IPA /skaɾˠtʲ/).

What is the plural of diaphragm in Irish?

The plural of scairt is scairteacha; with the article, na scairteacha means “the diaphragms”. The genitive plural is scairteacha, as in matáin na scairteacha (the muscles of the diaphragms).

Does scairt have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scairt can mean diaphragm, caul or lights, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scairt also has its own entry as a verb meaning to shout.

Is this the same word as 'scairt' meaning a shout?

They are separate homonyms: 'scairt' meaning a shout or call is a different entry, as is 'scairt' meaning a thicket. This entry covers the anatomical sense, the diaphragm or midriff.

What does 'ó scairt a chroí' mean?

It means 'from the bottom of one's heart', sincerely, for example 'ghabh sí buíochas leo ó scairt a croí'.

Diaphragm in Irish (Scairt): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage