Neck in Irish (Scóig): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for neck?

The Irish for neck is scóig (pronounced “skohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scóigeanna. Depending on context it can also mean throat or throttle.

Q: What is the plural of neck in Irish?

The plural of scóig is scóigeanna; with the article, na scóigeanna means “the necks”. The genitive plural is scóigeanna, as in fad na scóigeanna (the length of the necks).

Q: Does scóig have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scóig can mean neck, throat or throttle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “neck” in Irish

Irish:: scóig
English:: neck, throat, throttle
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “skohg” /sˠkoːɟ/

Various forms

Plural:: scóigeanna (necks)
Genitive singular:: scóige, na scóige (e.g. barr na scóige, the top of the neck)
Genitive plural:: scóigeanna, na scóigeanna (e.g. fad na scóigeanna, the length of the necks)

What does “scóig” mean?

“Scóig” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

neck: The narrow part of something such as a bottle, a vessel or a strip of land.Also: neck of a bottle, bottleneck, narrow part.

2 other meanings: throat or throttle

2throat: The narrow opening or passage of a vessel or container.Also: throat of a vessel, opening.
3throttle: A valve that controls the flow of fuel or steam in an engine.Also: throttle valve.

Other Irish words for neck: bráid (neck), muineál (neck)

“Scóig” with the article

The plural of neck in Irish is scóigeanna. Here is scóig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scóig

the neck

No change after an

na scóigeanna

the necks

Plural: no change after na

“Scóig” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scóig, the Irish word for neck.

Bhris scóig an bhuidéil nuair a thit sé.

The neck of the bottle broke when it fell.

Rug sé greim ar scóig an bhuidéil.

He grabbed the bottle by the neck.

Tá an scóig an-chúng ar an bpróca seo.

The neck of this jar is very narrow.

Tá scóig talún idir an dá loch.

There is a neck of land between the two lakes.

Chuir sí corc i scóig an bhuidéil.

She put a cork in the neck of the bottle.

Bhí na scóigeanna go léir briste sa bhosca.

All the necks were broken in the box.

Glan timpeall bhéal na scóige go cúramach.

Clean around the mouth of the neck carefully.

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Neck in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for neck?

The Irish for neck is scóig (pronounced “skohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scóigeanna. Depending on context it can also mean throat or throttle.

How do you pronounce scóig in Irish?

Scóig is said like “skohg” (IPA /sˠkoːɟ/).

What is the plural of neck in Irish?

The plural of scóig is scóigeanna; with the article, na scóigeanna means “the necks”. The genitive plural is scóigeanna, as in fad na scóigeanna (the length of the necks).

Does scóig have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scóig can mean neck, throat or throttle, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is scóig the word for a person's neck?

No, a person's neck is muineál and the throat is scornach; scóig is used for the neck of a bottle, vessel or strip of land.

Neck in Irish (Scóig): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage