HeyRuaHow to say “jay” in Irish
- Irish:
- scréachóg
- English:
- jay, screecher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKRAY-khohg” /ʃcɾʲeːxoːɡ/
- Plural:
- scréachóga (jays)
- Genitive singular:
- scréachóige, na scréachóige (e.g. cleití na scréachóige, the feathers of the jay)
- Genitive plural:
- scréachóg, na scréachóg (e.g. glór na scréachóg, the noise of the jays)
What does “scréachóg” mean?
“Scréachóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- jay
- A noisy, brightly coloured bird of the crow family that lives in woodland.Also: eurasian jay, screeching bird.
1 other meaning: screecher
- 2screecher
- Any of various shrill-voiced birds, used mostly in set names such as 'scréachóg reilige' for the barn owl.Also: shrill bird, screeching bird.
“Scréachóg” with the article
The plural of jay in Irish is scréachóga. Here is scréachóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scréachóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scréachóg, the Irish word for jay.
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Jay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jay?
The Irish for jay is scréachóg (pronounced “SHKRAY-khohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scréachóga. Depending on context it can also mean screecher.
How do you pronounce scréachóg in Irish?
Scréachóg is said like “SHKRAY-khohg” (IPA /ʃcɾʲeːxoːɡ/).
What is the plural of jay in Irish?
The plural of scréachóg is scréachóga; with the article, na scréachóga means “the jays”. The genitive plural is scréachóg, as in glór na scréachóg (the noise of the jays).
Does scréachóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scréachóg can mean jay or screecher, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'scréachóg reilige' a kind of jay?
No, 'scréachóg reilige' is the barn owl; the name comes from its screech, from 'scréach', not from any link to the jay.
