HeyRuaHow to say “scaffolding” in Irish
- Irish:
- scafláil
- English:
- scaffolding
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAF-lawl” /ˈskafˠɫˠaːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scaflála, na scaflála (e.g. cuaillí na scaflála, the poles of the scaffolding)
What does “scafláil” mean?
- scaffolding
- A temporary framework of poles and planks put up around a building so that workers can reach high places.Also: scaffold, staging.
“Scafláil” with the article
Here is scafláil after the article (an t-alt).
an scafláil
the scaffolding
No change after an
“Scafláil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scafláil, the Irish word for scaffolding.
Tá scafláil timpeall an tséipéil le míonna.
There has been scaffolding around the church for months.
Bhain na hoibrithe an scafláil anuas inné.
The workers took the scaffolding down yesterday.
Thit sé den scafláil agus bhris sé a chos.
He fell off the scaffolding and broke his leg.
Cuirfear scafláil suas ar an teach amárach.
Scaffolding will be put up on the house tomorrow.
Is costasach an rud é scafláil a fháil ar cíos.
Hiring scaffolding is an expensive thing.
Bhí péintéir ina sheasamh ar bharr na scaflála.
A painter was standing on top of the scaffolding.
Ná siúil faoin scafláil sin, tá sí contúirteach.
Don't walk under that scaffolding, it's dangerous.
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Scaffolding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scaffolding?
The Irish for scaffolding is scafláil (pronounced “SKAF-lawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce scafláil in Irish?
Scafláil is said like “SKAF-lawl” (IPA /ˈskafˠɫˠaːlʲ/).
Does scafláil have a plural?
No plural form is given for scafláil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is scafláil the only word for scaffolding?
Scafláil is the usual word; you may also see scafall (a scaffold) for a single structure, but scafláil is standard for building scaffolding.
