HeyRuaHow to say “frightening” in Irish
- Irish:
- scanrúil
- English:
- frightening, startling, easily frightened
- Word type:
- adjective
- More frightening:
- níos scanrúla
- Most frightening:
- is scanrúla
- Plural:
- scanrúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-roo-il” /ˈskanˠɾˠuːlʲ/
What does “scanrúil” mean?
“Scanrúil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- frightening
- Causing fear or alarm.Also: scary, terrifying, frightful, fearsome.
2 other meanings: startling or easily frightened
- 2startling
- Sudden or surprising in a way that gives you a fright.Also: alarming, shocking.
- 3easily frightened
- Nervous and quick to take fright, said of a person or animal.Also: timid, skittish, fearful.
“Scanrúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scanrúil after scéal (story, masculine), after oíche (night, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scanrúla.
More frightening, most frightening, very frightening
Bhí an dara scéal níos scanrúla ná an chéad cheann. The second story was scarier than the first one.
| more frightening | níos scanrúla | in the past tense: ní ba scanrúla |
|---|---|---|
| most frightening | is scanrúla | in the past tense: ba scanrúla |
| as frightening as | chomh scanrúil le | no change after chomh |
| very frightening | an-scanrúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too frightening | róscanrúil | ró- lenites |
“Scanrúil” 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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Frightening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for frightening?
The Irish for frightening is scanrúil (pronounced “SKAN-roo-il”). It comes after the noun: scéal scanrúil, a frightening story; oíche scanrúil, a frightening night.
How do you say more frightening and most frightening in Irish?
níos scanrúla is more frightening and is scanrúla is most frightening. In the past tense they become ní ba scanrúla and ba scanrúla.
What is the plural of scanrúil?
With a plural noun scanrúil becomes scanrúla: scéalta scanrúla, oícheanta scanrúla.
How do you say very frightening in Irish?
an-scanrúil. Too frightening is róscanrúil, and as frightening as is chomh scanrúil le.
Does scanrúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scanrúil can mean frightening, startling or easily frightened, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scanrúil' and 'faiteach'?
'Scanrúil' usually describes something that frightens you, as in 'scéal scanrúil', a frightening story. 'Faiteach' describes a person who is timid or afraid.
What verb is 'scanrúil' related to?
It comes from 'scanraigh', to frighten, as in 'Scanraigh an madra mé', the dog frightened me, and the noun 'scanradh', fright.
