Farce in Irish (Scigdhráma): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for farce?

The Irish for farce is scigdhráma (pronounced “SHKIG-graw-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scigdhrámaí.

Q: What is the plural of farce in Irish?

The plural of scigdhráma is scigdhrámaí; with the article, na scigdhrámaí means “the farces”. The genitive plural is scigdhrámaí, as in scríbhneoir na scigdhrámaí (the writer of the farces).

How to say “farce” in Irish

Irish:: scigdhráma
English:: farce
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SHKIG-graw-muh” /ˈʃcɪɟˌɣɾˠaːmˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: scigdhrámaí (farces)
Genitive singular:: scigdhráma, an scigdhráma (e.g. teideal an scigdhráma, the title of the farce)
Genitive plural:: scigdhrámaí, na scigdhrámaí (e.g. scríbhneoir na scigdhrámaí, the writer of the farces)

What does “scigdhráma” mean?

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

farce: A comic play or drama with exaggerated, ridiculous situations meant to make people laugh.Also: comedy, burlesque, comic play.

1 other meaning:

2farce: A ridiculous or absurd situation or event that is like a joke.Also: mockery, sham, travesty.

“Scigdhráma” with the article

The plural of farce in Irish is scigdhrámaí. Here is scigdhráma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scigdhráma

the farce

No change after an

na scigdhrámaí

the farces

Plural: no change after na

“Scigdhráma” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scigdhráma, the Irish word for farce.

Chonaiceamar scigdhráma greannmhar san amharclann aréir.

We saw a funny farce at the theatre last night.

Bhí an scigdhráma lán de mhíthuiscintí.

The farce was full of misunderstandings.

Ba é sin deireadh an scigdhráma.

That was the end of the farce.

Scríobh sí roinnt scigdhrámaí don stáitse.

She wrote several farces for the stage.

Bhí ról beag agam sa scigdhráma sin.

I had a small part in that farce.

Ní raibh sa chruinniú ach scigdhráma.

The meeting was nothing but a farce.

Is maith liom scigdhrámaí níos fearr ná tragóidí.

I like farces better than tragedies.

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Farce in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for farce?

The Irish for farce is scigdhráma (pronounced “SHKIG-graw-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scigdhrámaí.

How do you pronounce scigdhráma in Irish?

Scigdhráma is said like “SHKIG-graw-muh” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɟˌɣɾˠaːmˠə/).

What is the plural of farce in Irish?

The plural of scigdhráma is scigdhrámaí; with the article, na scigdhrámaí means “the farces”. The genitive plural is scigdhrámaí, as in scríbhneoir na scigdhrámaí (the writer of the farces).

How is 'scigdhráma' different from 'coiméide'?

'Coiméide' is comedy in general, while 'scigdhráma' is specifically a farce, a broad, exaggerated comic play. Both can be used figuratively, but 'scigdhráma' is the usual word for a situation that is a farce.

What does the 'scig' part mean?

It comes from 'scig', meaning mockery or a giggle, so 'scigdhráma' is literally a mocking drama. Compare 'scigaithris', meaning parody or mimicry.

Farce in Irish (Scigdhráma): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage