HeyRuaHow to say “exhaust pipe” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceithphíopa
- English:
- exhaust pipe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEH-fee-puh” /ˈʃcɛˌfʲiːpˠə/
- Plural:
- sceithphíopaí (exhaust pipes)
- Genitive singular:
- sceithphíopa, an sceithphíopa (e.g. fuaim an sceithphíopa, the noise of the exhaust pipe)
- Genitive plural:
- sceithphíopaí, na sceithphíopaí (e.g. dearadh na sceithphíopaí, the design of the exhaust pipes)
What does “sceithphíopa” mean?
- exhaust pipe
- The pipe at the back of a car or engine through which waste gases escape.Also: exhaust, tailpipe, exhaust system.
“Sceithphíopa” with the article
The plural of exhaust pipe in Irish is sceithphíopaí. Here is sceithphíopa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceithphíopa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceithphíopa, the Irish word for exhaust pipe.
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Exhaust pipe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for exhaust pipe?
The Irish for exhaust pipe is sceithphíopa (pronounced “SHKEH-fee-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sceithphíopaí.
How do you pronounce sceithphíopa in Irish?
Sceithphíopa is said like “SHKEH-fee-puh” (IPA /ˈʃcɛˌfʲiːpˠə/).
What is the plural of exhaust pipe in Irish?
The plural of sceithphíopa is sceithphíopaí; with the article, na sceithphíopaí means “the exhaust pipes”. The genitive plural is sceithphíopaí, as in dearadh na sceithphíopaí (the design of the exhaust pipes).
How is 'sceithphíopa' formed?
It combines 'sceith' (discharge, overflow) with 'píopa' (pipe), so it literally means a discharge pipe. The gas itself is 'gás sceite' or 'sceithghás'.
