HeyRuaHow to say “filtered” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagtha
- English:
- filtered, thinned out, screened
- Word type:
- adjective
- More filtered:
- níos scagtha
- Most filtered:
- is scagtha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAH-ka” /ˈskakə/
What does “scagtha” mean?
“Scagtha” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- filtered
- Passed through a filter or strainer so that impurities are removed.Also: strained, sifted, refined.
2 other meanings: thinned out or screened
- 2thinned out
- Made thin or sparse by separating or removing some parts.Also: sparse, thin, separated.
- 3screened
- Examined or sorted carefully so that unsuitable items or people are removed.Also: vetted, sorted, selected.
“Scagtha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scagtha after uisce (water, masculine), after ola (oil, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scagtha.
More filtered, most filtered, very filtered
Tá an t-uisce seo níos scagtha ná an ceann eile. This water is more filtered than the other one.
| more filtered | níos scagtha | in the past tense: ní ba scagtha |
|---|---|---|
| most filtered | is scagtha | in the past tense: ba scagtha |
| as filtered as | chomh scagtha le | no change after chomh |
| very filtered | an-scagtha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too filtered | róscagtha | ró- lenites |
“Scagtha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Filtered in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for filtered?
The Irish for filtered is scagtha (pronounced “SKAH-ka”). It comes after the noun: uisce scagtha, filtered water; ola scagtha, filtered oil.
How do you say more filtered and most filtered in Irish?
níos scagtha is more filtered and is scagtha is most filtered. In the past tense they become ní ba scagtha and ba scagtha.
How do you say very filtered in Irish?
an-scagtha. Too filtered is róscagtha, and as filtered as is chomh scagtha le.
Does scagtha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scagtha can mean filtered, thinned out or screened, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between scagtha and scartha?
'Scagtha' comes from 'scag', to filter or sift, while 'scartha' comes from 'scar', to separate or part. 'Uisce scagtha' is filtered water, but 'scartha óna chéile' means separated from each other.
