HeyRuaHow to say “queue” in Irish
- Irish:
- scuaine
- English:
- queue, file, flock
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOO-in-yeh” /ˈskuənʲə/
- Plural:
- scuainí (queues)
- Genitive singular:
- scuaine, na scuaine (e.g. tús na scuaine, the front of the queue)
- Genitive plural:
- scuainí, na scuainí (e.g. fad na scuainí, the length of the queues)
What does “scuaine” mean?
“Scuaine” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- queue
- A line of people or vehicles waiting their turn.Also: line, waiting line.
2 other meanings: file or flock
- 2file
- A long line or string of people, animals or things moving one after another.Also: train, string, procession.
- 3flock
- A large group or flight of birds, or a crowd moving together.Also: flight, swarm.
Other Irish words for queue: ciú (queue)
“Scuaine” with the article
The plural of queue in Irish is scuainí. Here is scuaine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scuaine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scuaine, the Irish word for queue.
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Queue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for queue?
The Irish for queue is scuaine (pronounced “SKOO-in-yeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scuainí. Depending on context it can also mean file or flock.
How do you pronounce scuaine in Irish?
Scuaine is said like “SKOO-in-yeh” (IPA /ˈskuənʲə/).
What is the plural of queue in Irish?
The plural of scuaine is scuainí; with the article, na scuainí means “the queues”. The genitive plural is scuainí, as in fad na scuainí (the length of the queues).
Does scuaine have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scuaine can mean queue, file or flock, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'to queue' in Irish?
Use a phrase like 'seasamh i scuaine' (to stand in a queue) or 'dul sa scuaine' (to join the queue).
What is the difference between scuaine and líne?
'Scuaine' is a line of people or things waiting or moving one after another, while 'líne' is a general word for a line, including a drawn line or a line of text.
