HeyRuaHow to say “long thin neck” in Irish
- Irish:
- scrogall
- English:
- long thin neck, neck, bottleneck
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKRUG-ul” /ˈsˠkɾˠɔɡəlˠ/
- Plural:
- scrogaill (long thin necks)
- Genitive singular:
- scrogaill, an scrogaill (e.g. barr an scrogaill, the top of the neck)
- Genitive plural:
- scrogall, na scrogall (e.g. fad na scrogall, the length of the long necks)
What does “scrogall” mean?
“Scrogall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- long thin neck
- A long, thin neck, of a person, animal or bird.Also: scrawny neck, neck, gullet.
2 other meanings: neck or bottleneck
- 2neck
- The narrow neck of a bottle or similar vessel.Also: bottleneck, neck of a bottle.
- 3bottleneck
- A narrow place or point where movement or traffic is held up.Also: narrow passage, congestion point.
“Scrogall” with the article
The plural of long thin neck in Irish is scrogaill. Here is scrogall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scrogall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scrogall, the Irish word for long thin neck.
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Long thin neck in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for long thin neck?
The Irish for long thin neck is scrogall (pronounced “SKRUG-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrogaill. Depending on context it can also mean neck or bottleneck.
How do you pronounce scrogall in Irish?
Scrogall is said like “SKRUG-ul” (IPA /ˈsˠkɾˠɔɡəlˠ/).
What is the plural of long thin neck in Irish?
The plural of scrogall is scrogaill; with the article, na scrogaill means “the long thin necks”. The genitive plural is scrogall, as in fad na scrogall (the length of the long necks).
Does scrogall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scrogall can mean long thin neck, neck or bottleneck, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is scrogall different from muineál?
Muineál is the ordinary word for neck, while scrogall suggests a long, thin or scrawny neck, and is also used for the neck of a bottle or a bottleneck.
