HeyRuaHow to say “scaffolding” in Irish
- Irish:
- scafalra
- English:
- scaffolding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAF-uhl-ruh” /ˈskafəl̪ˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scafalraí
- Genitive singular:
- scafalra, an scafalra (e.g. barr an scafalra, the top of the scaffolding)
- Genitive plural:
- scafalraí, na scafalraí (e.g. cíos na scafalraí, the hire of the scaffolds)
What does “scafalra” mean?
- scaffolding
- A temporary framework of poles and planks put up around a building so that workers can reach high parts.Also: scaffold, staging.
“Scafalra” with the article
The plural of scaffolding in Irish is scafalraí. Here is scafalra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scafalra
the scaffolding
No change after an
na scafalraí
the scaffolding (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Scafalra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scafalra, the Irish word for scaffolding.
Tá scafalra thart ar an séipéal le míonna.
There has been scaffolding around the church for months.
Thit sé den scafalra inné.
He fell off the scaffolding yesterday.
Bhain na fir an scafalra anuas ar maidin.
The men took the scaffolding down this morning.
Bhí sé ina sheasamh ar bharr an scafalra.
He was standing on top of the scaffolding.
Tá scafalraí ar gach teach sa tsráid.
There is scaffolding on every house in the street.
Ná dreap suas ar mo scafalra!
Don't climb up on my scaffolding!
Bhí an péintéir ag obair sa scafalra ard.
The painter was working up in the high scaffolding.
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Scaffolding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scaffolding?
The Irish for scaffolding is scafalra (pronounced “SKAF-uhl-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scafalraí.
How do you pronounce scafalra in Irish?
Scafalra is said like “SKAF-uhl-ruh” (IPA /ˈskafəl̪ˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of scaffolding in Irish?
The plural of scafalra is scafalraí; with the article, it is na scafalraí. The genitive plural is scafalraí, as in cíos na scafalraí (the hire of the scaffolds).
Is 'scafalra' the same as 'croch' (scaffold for execution)?
No, 'scafalra' is building scaffolding; a gallows or execution scaffold is 'croch'.
