Jet in Irish (Scairdeán): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for jet?

The Irish for jet is scairdeán (pronounced “SKAR-dyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scairdeáin. Depending on context it can also mean fountain.

Q: What is the plural of jet in Irish?

The plural of scairdeán is scairdeáin; with the article, na scairdeáin means “the jets”. The genitive plural is scairdeán, as in torann na scairdeán (the roar of the jets).

Q: Does scairdeán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scairdeán can mean jet or fountain, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “jet” in Irish

Irish:: scairdeán
English:: jet, fountain
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SKAR-dyawn” /ˈskaɾʲdʲaːnˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scairdeáin (jets)
Genitive singular:: scairdeáin, an scairdeáin (e.g. neart an scairdeáin, the force of the jet)
Genitive plural:: scairdeán, na scairdeán (e.g. torann na scairdeán, the roar of the jets)

What does “scairdeán” mean?

“Scairdeán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

jet: A strong, narrow stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small opening.Also: spurt, squirt, stream.

1 other meaning: fountain

2fountain: A decorative structure that sends water up into the air, or a spring of water gushing up.Also: water fountain, spout.

Other Irish words for jet: scaird (squirt)

“Scairdeán” with the article

The plural of jet in Irish is scairdeáin. Here is scairdeán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scairdeán

the jet

No change after an

na scairdeáin

the jets

Plural: no change after na

“Scairdeán” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scairdeán, the Irish word for jet.

Tháinig scairdeán uisce as an bpíopa briste.

A jet of water came out of the broken pipe.

Tá scairdeán álainn i lár na páirce.

There is a beautiful fountain in the middle of the park.

Chaith na páistí boinn isteach sa scairdeán.

The children threw coins into the fountain.

Bhí na héin ag ól ó uisce an scairdeáin.

The birds were drinking from the fountain's water.

Tá scairdeáin mhóra os comhair an pháláis.

There are big fountains in front of the palace.

Shuíomar ar imeall an scairdeáin ag ithe lóin.

We sat on the edge of the fountain eating lunch.

Chas sé an scairdeán air agus nigh sé an carr.

He turned the jet on and washed the car.

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Jet in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for jet?

The Irish for jet is scairdeán (pronounced “SKAR-dyawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scairdeáin. Depending on context it can also mean fountain.

How do you pronounce scairdeán in Irish?

Scairdeán is said like “SKAR-dyawn” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲdʲaːnˠ/).

What is the plural of jet in Irish?

The plural of scairdeán is scairdeáin; with the article, na scairdeáin means “the jets”. The genitive plural is scairdeán, as in torann na scairdeán (the roar of the jets).

Does scairdeán have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scairdeán can mean jet or fountain, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'scairdeán' the same as 'scaird'?

They are related: 'scaird' is a squirt or gush, while 'scairdeán' is a jet or fountain. 'Scairdeán' is also used for a jet in the sense of a nozzle stream.

What other words mean fountain?

'Fuarán' is a spring or drinking fountain, and 'foinse' is a source or spring; 'scairdeán' suits an ornamental fountain with spurting water.

Jet in Irish (Scairdeán): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage