HeyRuaHow to say “row” in Irish
- Irish:
- scliúchas
- English:
- row
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKLOO-khuss” /ʃkʲlʲuːxəsˠ/
- Plural:
- scliúchais (rows)
- Genitive singular:
- scliúchais, an scliúchais (e.g. tús an scliúchais, the start of the row)
- Genitive plural:
- scliúchas, na scliúchas (e.g. tús na scliúchas, the start of the rows)
What does “scliúchas” mean?
- row
- A noisy quarrel or commotion, a squabble or scuffle between people.Also: squabble, commotion, scuffle, rumpus, fracas.
Other Irish words for row: líne (line), iomramh (rowing), raic (uproar), rámhaíocht (rowing)
“Scliúchas” with the article
The plural of row in Irish is scliúchais. Here is scliúchas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scliúchas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scliúchas, the Irish word for row.
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Row in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for row?
The Irish for row is scliúchas (pronounced “SHKLOO-khuss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scliúchais.
How do you pronounce scliúchas in Irish?
Scliúchas is said like “SHKLOO-khuss” (IPA /ʃkʲlʲuːxəsˠ/).
What is the plural of row in Irish?
The plural of scliúchas is scliúchais; with the article, na scliúchais means “the rows”. The genitive plural is scliúchas, as in tús na scliúchas (the start of the rows).
How is 'scliúchas' different from 'troid'?
'Troid' is a fight in general, while 'scliúchas' suggests a noisy row or scuffle, often more commotion than real violence. 'Achrann' and 'racán' are close synonyms.
