HeyRuaHow to say “filtration” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagachán
- English:
- filtration, refining
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-uh-khawn” /ˈsˠkaɡəxaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scagacháin, an scagacháin (e.g. próiseas an scagacháin, the filtration process)
What does “scagachán” mean?
“Scagachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- filtration
- The process of filtering, straining or sifting something to separate it out.Also: filtering, straining, sifting, screening.
1 other meaning: refining
- 2refining
- The process of purifying or refining a substance.Also: refinement, purification.
“Scagachán” with the article
Here is scagachán after the article (an t-alt).
an scagachán
the filtration
No change after an
“Scagachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scagachán, the Irish word for filtration.
Tá scagachán an uisce an-tábhachtach.
Filtering the water is very important.
Rinneadh scagachán ar an ola sa mhonarcha.
The oil was refined in the factory.
Míníonn an múinteoir próiseas an scagacháin.
The teacher explains the filtration process.
Ní raibh an scagachán sách maith.
The filtering wasn't good enough.
Tá córas scagacháin nua acu sa linn snámha.
They have a new filtration system in the swimming pool.
Tógann an scagachán cúpla uair an chloig.
The filtration takes a couple of hours.
Bhí fadhb leis an scagachán sa tsaotharlann inné.
There was a problem with the filtering in the lab yesterday.
Other nouns in Irish
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Filtration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for filtration?
The Irish for filtration is scagachán (pronounced “SKAG-uh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean refining.
How do you pronounce scagachán in Irish?
Scagachán is said like “SKAG-uh-khawn” (IPA /ˈsˠkaɡəxaːnˠ/).
Does scagachán have a plural?
No plural form is given for scagachán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scagachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scagachán can mean filtration or refining, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between scagachán and scagaire?
Scagachán is the process of filtering or refining, while scagaire is the device, a filter or refiner.
