HeyRuaHow to say “parody” in Irish
- Irish:
- scigaithris
- English:
- parody
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIG-ah-rish” /ˈʃcɪɟˌahɾʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scigaithrise, na scigaithrise (e.g. ábhar scigaithrise, a subject for parody)
What does “scigaithris” mean?
- parody
- A mocking imitation of a person, work or style, made to amuse or ridicule.Also: mimicry, mocking imitation, burlesque, travesty.
“Scigaithris” with the article
Here is scigaithris after the article (an t-alt).
an scigaithris
the parody
No change after an
“Scigaithris” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scigaithris, the Irish word for parody.
Is scigaithris ghreannmhar é an dráma sin.
That play is a funny parody.
Rinne sé scigaithris ar an bpolaiteoir.
He did a parody of the politician.
Bhain an lucht féachana taitneamh as an scigaithris.
The audience enjoyed the parody.
Bhí an t-amhrán lán de scigaithris.
The song was full of parody.
Tá bua na scigaithrise aici.
She has a gift for parody.
Scríobh mé scigaithris ar dhán cáiliúil.
I wrote a parody of a famous poem.
Ní raibh sa chlár ach scigaithris ar an nuacht.
The programme was just a parody of the news.
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Parody in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parody?
The Irish for parody is scigaithris (pronounced “SHKIG-ah-rish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scigaithris in Irish?
Scigaithris is said like “SHKIG-ah-rish” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɟˌahɾʲɪʃ/).
Does scigaithris have a plural?
No plural form is given for scigaithris in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'scigaithris' related to 'aithris'?
It combines 'scig' (mockery, giggling) with 'aithris' (imitation), so 'scigaithris' is mocking imitation, while 'aithris' alone is neutral imitation or recitation.
How do I say 'to parody something'?
Use 'scigaithris a dhéanamh ar rud', for example 'rinne sí scigaithris ar an múinteoir'.
