HeyRuaHow to say “panic” in Irish
- Irish:
- scaoll
- English:
- panic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skweel” /skiːl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scaoill, an scaoill (e.g. le linn an scaoill, during the panic)
What does “scaoll” mean?
- panic
- A sudden, overwhelming fear that makes people or animals act wildly or without thinking.Also: fright, terror, alarm, stampede.
Other Irish words for panic: líonrith (panic), panaic (panic)
“Scaoll” with the article
Here is scaoll after the article (an t-alt).
an scaoll
the panic
No change after an
“Scaoll” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scaoll, the Irish word for panic.
Tháinig scaoll orm nuair a chuala mé an phléasc.
I panicked when I heard the explosion.
Ná bíodh scaoll ort, beidh gach rud ceart go leor.
Don't panic, everything will be fine.
Bhí an scaoll le feiceáil ar a aghaidh.
The panic was visible on his face.
Chuir an tine scaoll ar na daoine sa phictiúrlann.
The fire caused panic among the people in the cinema.
Rith na ba le scaoll trasna na páirce.
The cows ran in panic across the field.
D'imigh siad as an bhfoirgneamh i scaoll.
They left the building in a panic.
Ní raibh aon chúis leis an scaoll sin.
There was no reason for that panic.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Panic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for panic?
The Irish for panic is scaoll (pronounced “skweel”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce scaoll in Irish?
Scaoll is said like “skweel” (IPA /skiːl̪ˠ/).
Does scaoll have a plural?
No plural form is given for scaoll in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'I panicked' in Irish?
Irish uses the noun with a preposition: 'Tháinig scaoll orm' (panic came on me). To panic others is 'scaoll a chur i ndaoine' or 'scaoll a chur ar dhaoine'.
What is the difference between scaoll and eagla?
'Eagla' is fear in general, while 'scaoll' is sudden, uncontrolled panic or fright, often leading to a rush or stampede.
