HeyRuaHow to say “pick” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoth
- English:
- pick, flower, tuft
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skuh” /sˠkɔh/
- Plural:
- scothanna (picks)
- Genitive singular:
- scotha, na scotha (e.g. scoth na scotha, the pick of the bunch)
- Genitive plural:
- scothanna, na scothanna (e.g. rogha na scothanna, the choice of the best)
What does “scoth” mean?
“Scoth” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pick
- The best or choicest part of something, as in 'den chéad scoth' meaning first-rate.Also: choice, best, cream, elite.
“Scoth” with the article
The plural of pick in Irish is scothanna. Here is scoth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoth, the Irish word for pick.
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Pick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pick?
The Irish for pick is scoth (pronounced “skuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scothanna. Depending on context it can also mean flower or tuft.
How do you pronounce scoth in Irish?
Scoth is said like “skuh” (IPA /sˠkɔh/).
What is the plural of pick in Irish?
The plural of scoth is scothanna; with the article, na scothanna means “the picks”. The genitive plural is scothanna, as in rogha na scothanna (the choice of the best).
Does scoth have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scoth can mean pick, flower or tuft, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'den chéad scoth' mean?
It means first-class or excellent, for example 'Tá áiseanna den chéad scoth ann', there are excellent facilities there.
How does 'scoth' differ from 'togha' and 'rogha'?
All can mean the best or the pick; 'scoth' and 'togha' stress excellence, while 'rogha' is more often simply a choice.
