HeyRuaHow to say “little story” in Irish
- Irish:
- scéilín
- English:
- little story, bit of gossip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “shkay-LEEN” /ʃceːˈlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- scéilíní (little stories)
- Genitive singular:
- scéilín, an scéilín (e.g. deireadh an scéilín, the end of the little story)
- Genitive plural:
- scéilíní, na scéilíní (e.g. leabhar na scéilíní, the book of little stories)
What does “scéilín” mean?
“Scéilín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- little story
- A short story or anecdote, often light or amusing.Also: short story, anecdote, tale.
1 other meaning: bit of gossip
- 2bit of gossip
- A small piece of news or gossip passed around.Also: rumour, piece of news.
“Scéilín” with the article
The plural of little story in Irish is scéilíní. Here is scéilín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scéilín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scéilín, the Irish word for little story.
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Little story in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for little story?
The Irish for little story is scéilín (pronounced “shkay-LEEN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scéilíní. Depending on context it can also mean bit of gossip.
How do you pronounce scéilín in Irish?
Scéilín is said like “shkay-LEEN” (IPA /ʃceːˈlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of little story in Irish?
The plural of scéilín is scéilíní; with the article, na scéilíní means “the little stories”. The genitive plural is scéilíní, as in leabhar na scéilíní (the book of little stories).
Does scéilín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scéilín can mean little story or bit of gossip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is scéilín different from scéal?
Scéilín is the diminutive of scéal, so it means a small or short story, or a bit of news. A literary short story is usually gearrscéal.
