HeyRuaHow to say “film” in Irish
- Irish:
- scannán
- English:
- film, membrane
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skuh-NAWN” /sˠkəˈn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- scannáin (films)
- Genitive singular:
- scannáin, an scannáin (e.g. deireadh an scannáin, the end of the film)
- Genitive plural:
- scannán, na scannán (e.g. féile scannán, film festival)
What does “scannán” mean?
“Scannán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- film
- A story or record shown as moving pictures in a cinema or on a screen.Also: movie, motion picture, picture.
2 other meanings: membrane
- 2membrane
- A thin layer of tissue or other material that covers or lines something.Also: thin layer, skin.
- 3film
- A thin coating or layer on a surface, such as a film of oil or dust.Also: coating, layer.
Other Irish words for film: scannánaigh (film)
“Scannán” with the article
The plural of film in Irish is scannáin. Here is scannán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scannán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scannán, the Irish word for film.
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Film in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for film?
The Irish for film is scannán (pronounced “skuh-NAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scannáin. Depending on context it can also mean membrane.
How do you pronounce scannán in Irish?
Scannán is said like “skuh-NAWN” (IPA /sˠkəˈn̪ˠaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of film in Irish?
The plural of scannán is scannáin; with the article, na scannáin means “the films”. The genitive plural is scannán, as in féile scannán (film festival).
Does scannán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scannán can mean film or membrane, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'go to the cinema' in Irish?
You can say 'dul chuig scannán' (go to a film) or 'dul go dtí an phictiúrlann' (go to the cinema).
Does 'scannán' only mean a movie?
No, it also means a membrane or thin layer, as in 'scannán ronnach' (mucous membrane).
