HeyRuaHow to say “porous” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagach
- English:
- porous, thin, sparse
- Word type:
- adjective
- More porous:
- níos scagaí
- Most porous:
- is scagaí
- Plural:
- scagacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-ukh” /ˈskaɡəx/
What does “scagach” mean?
“Scagach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- porous
- Full of small holes so that liquid or air can pass through.Also: permeable, filtering, leaky.
2 other meanings: thin or sparse
- 2thin
- Of cloth or similar material, thin and loosely woven so that you can see through it.Also: flimsy, threadbare, see-through.
- 3sparse
- Thinly spread out, with gaps between, like thin hair or a sparse crop.Also: thin, scattered, patchy.
“Scagach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scagach after éadach (cloth, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scagacha.
More porous, most porous, very porous
Tá an chré seo níos scagaí ná an ceann eile. This clay is more porous than the other one.
| more porous | níos scagaí | in the past tense: ní ba scagaí |
|---|---|---|
| most porous | is scagaí | in the past tense: ba scagaí |
| as porous as | chomh scagach le | no change after chomh |
| very porous | an-scagach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too porous | róscagach | ró- lenites |
“Scagach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Porous in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for porous?
The Irish for porous is scagach (pronounced “SKAG-ukh”). It comes after the noun: éadach scagach, a porous cloth; deoch scagach, a porous drink.
How do you say more porous and most porous in Irish?
níos scagaí is more porous and is scagaí is most porous. In the past tense they become ní ba scagaí and ba scagaí.
What is the plural of scagach?
With a plural noun scagach becomes scagacha: éadaí scagacha, deochanna scagacha.
How do you say very porous in Irish?
an-scagach. Too porous is róscagach, and as porous as is chomh scagach le.
Does scagach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scagach can mean porous, thin or sparse, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'scagach' related to the verb 'scag'?
Yes, 'scagach' comes from 'scag', to filter or strain, so something 'scagach' lets things filter through it, like a 'scagaire', a filter.
