HeyRuaHow to say “jet stream” in Irish
- Irish:
- scairdsruth
- English:
- jet stream
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKARJ-sruh” /ˈskaɾʲdʲsˌɾˠʊh/
- Plural:
- scairdsruthanna (jet streams)
- Genitive singular:
- scairdsrutha, an scairdsrutha (e.g. suíomh an scairdsrutha, the position of the jet stream)
- Genitive plural:
- scairdsruthanna, na scairdsruthanna (e.g. suíomh na scairdsruthanna, the position of the jet streams)
What does “scairdsruth” mean?
- jet stream
- A fast, narrow current of air high in the atmosphere that affects the weather.Also: high-altitude wind, air current.
“Scairdsruth” with the article
The plural of jet stream in Irish is scairdsruthanna. Here is scairdsruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scairdsruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scairdsruth, the Irish word for jet stream.
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Jet stream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jet stream?
The Irish for jet stream is scairdsruth (pronounced “SKARJ-sruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scairdsruthanna.
How do you pronounce scairdsruth in Irish?
Scairdsruth is said like “SKARJ-sruh” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲdʲsˌɾˠʊh/).
What is the plural of jet stream in Irish?
The plural of scairdsruth is scairdsruthanna; with the article, na scairdsruthanna means “the jet streams”. The genitive plural is scairdsruthanna, as in suíomh na scairdsruthanna (the position of the jet streams).
How is 'scairdsruth' formed?
It combines 'scaird', meaning jet or squirt, with 'sruth', meaning stream or current, giving 'scairdsruth', jet stream.
