HeyRuaHow to say “news” in Irish
- Irish:
- scéala
- English:
- news, word
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAY-luh” /ˈʃceːlˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- scéala, an scéala (e.g. fear an scéala, the bearer of the news)
What does “scéala” mean?
“Scéala” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- news
- Information about something that has happened recently, especially a particular piece of news brought to someone.Also: tidings, word, message, report.
“Scéala” with the article
Here is scéala after the article (an t-alt).
“Scéala” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scéala, the Irish word for news.
Other nouns in Irish
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News in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for news?
The Irish for news is scéala (pronounced “SHKAY-luh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean word.
How do you pronounce scéala in Irish?
Scéala is said like “SHKAY-luh” (IPA /ˈʃceːlˠə/).
Does scéala have a plural?
No plural form is given for scéala in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scéala have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scéala can mean news or word, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between scéala and nuacht?
Scéala is news or word received about something, often personal (fuair mé scéala), while nuacht usually means the news in general or the news broadcast (an nuacht ar an raidió).
Is scéala the plural of scéal?
The standard plural of scéal (story) is scéalta, though scéala is found as a plural in older and dialect usage. As a separate noun scéala means news or tidings and is singular: an scéala, not na scéala.
