HeyRuaHow to say “rush” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciuird
- English:
- rush, burst
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkurd” /ʃkɪrʲdʲ/
- Plural:
- sciuirdeanna (rushes)
- Genitive singular:
- sciuirde, na sciuirde (e.g. ar luas na sciuirde, at the speed of the dash)
- Genitive plural:
- sciuirdeanna, na sciuirdeanna (e.g. tuirse na sciuirdeanna, the tiredness from the dashes)
What does “sciuird” mean?
“Sciuird” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rush
- A quick dash or short hurried trip somewhere.Also: dash, short trip, quick visit, spurt.
“Sciuird” with the article
The plural of rush in Irish is sciuirdeanna. Here is sciuird after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciuird” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciuird, the Irish word for rush.
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Rush in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rush?
The Irish for rush is sciuird (pronounced “shkurd”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sciuirdeanna. Depending on context it can also mean burst.
How do you pronounce sciuird in Irish?
Sciuird is said like “shkurd” (IPA /ʃkɪrʲdʲ/).
What is the plural of rush in Irish?
The plural of sciuird is sciuirdeanna; with the article, na sciuirdeanna means “the rushes”. The genitive plural is sciuirdeanna, as in tuirse na sciuirdeanna (the tiredness from the dashes).
Does sciuird have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciuird can mean rush or burst, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say I made a quick trip somewhere?
Use 'sciuird a thabhairt': 'Thug mé sciuird go dtí an baile' means I made a quick trip to the town.
