Eraser in Irish (Scriosán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for eraser?

The Irish for eraser is scriosán (pronounced “SHKRISS-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriosáin. Depending on context it can also mean scraper.

Q: What is the plural of eraser in Irish?

The plural of scriosán is scriosáin; with the article, na scriosáin means “the erasers”. The genitive plural is scriosán, as in paicéad na scriosán (the packet of erasers).

Q: Does scriosán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scriosán can mean eraser or scraper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “eraser” in Irish

Irish:: scriosán
English:: eraser, scraper
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SHKRISS-awn” /ˈʃcɾʲɪsˠaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scriosáin (erasers)
Genitive singular:: scriosáin, an scriosáin (e.g. imeall an scriosáin, the edge of the eraser)
Genitive plural:: scriosán, na scriosán (e.g. paicéad na scriosán, the packet of erasers)

What does “scriosán” mean?

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

eraser: A small piece of rubber or similar material used to rub out pencil or ink marks.Also: rubber, pencil rubber.

1 other meaning: scraper

2scraper: A tool or device used for scraping or wiping something off a surface.Also: wiper.

Other Irish words for eraser: cuimleoir (rubber)

“Scriosán” with the article

The plural of eraser in Irish is scriosáin. Here is scriosán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scriosán

the eraser

No change after an

na scriosáin

the erasers

Plural: no change after na

“Scriosán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scriosán, the Irish word for eraser.

An bhfuil scriosán agat?

Do you have an eraser?

Thug mé an scriosán do Mháire.

I gave the eraser to Máire.

Chaill mé mo scriosán ar scoil inniu.

I lost my eraser at school today.

Tá an scriosán sa mhála peann luaidhe.

The eraser is in the pencil case.

Cheannaigh Mam trí scriosán nua dom.

Mum bought me three new erasers.

Bhris barr an scriosáin.

The end of the eraser broke off.

Tá peann luaidhe agus scriosán i mo phóca.

I have a pencil and an eraser in my pocket.

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Eraser in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for eraser?

The Irish for eraser is scriosán (pronounced “SHKRISS-awn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriosáin. Depending on context it can also mean scraper.

How do you pronounce scriosán in Irish?

Scriosán is said like “SHKRISS-awn” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲɪsˠaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of eraser in Irish?

The plural of scriosán is scriosáin; with the article, na scriosáin means “the erasers”. The genitive plural is scriosán, as in paicéad na scriosán (the packet of erasers).

Does scriosán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scriosán can mean eraser or scraper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'scriosán' related to the verb 'scrios'?

Yes, 'scriosán' comes from 'scrios' (destroy, wipe out, erase), so it is literally a thing that rubs out.

Can I use 'rubar' for an eraser?

'Rubar' is heard colloquially, but 'scriosán' is the standard word for a school eraser.

Eraser in Irish (Scriosán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage