HeyRuaHow to say “filtrate” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagáit
- English:
- filtrate
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-awtch” /ˈskaɡɑːtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scagáite, na scagáite (e.g. dath na scagáite, the colour of the filtrate)
What does “scagáit” mean?
- filtrate
- The liquid that has passed through a filter, with the solid matter left behind.Also: filtered liquid.
“Scagáit” with the article
Here is scagáit after the article (an t-alt).
an scagáit
the filtrate
No change after an
“Scagáit” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scagáit, the Irish word for filtrate.
Is leacht glan í an scagáit.
The filtrate is a clear liquid.
Bailigh an scagáit i bhfleascán.
Collect the filtrate in a flask.
Tá scagáit ghorm sa bhíocar anois.
There is a blue filtrate in the beaker now.
Tomhais teocht na scagáite go cúramach.
Measure the temperature of the filtrate carefully.
Galaigh an scagáit chun an salann a fháil.
Evaporate the filtrate to obtain the salt.
Ní raibh aon dríodar sa scagáit.
There was no sediment in the filtrate.
Scríobh síos méid na scagáite i do leabhar nótaí.
Write down the amount of filtrate in your notebook.
Other nouns in Irish
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Filtrate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for filtrate?
The Irish for filtrate is scagáit (pronounced “SKAG-awtch”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scagáit in Irish?
Scagáit is said like “SKAG-awtch” (IPA /ˈskaɡɑːtʲ/).
Does scagáit have a plural?
No plural form is given for scagáit in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between scagáit and scagaire?
Scagáit is the liquid that comes through, while scagaire is the filter itself; the process is scagadh.
