HeyRuaHow to say “scallion” in Irish
- Irish:
- scailliún
- English:
- scallion
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAL-yoon” /ˈsˠkalʲuːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scailliúin (scallions)
- Genitive singular:
- scailliúin, an scailliúin (e.g. bachlóg an scailliúin, the bulb of the scallion)
- Genitive plural:
- scailliún, na scailliún (e.g. dornán na scailliún, the handful of scallions)
What does “scailliún” mean?
- scallion
- A young onion with a small bulb and long green leaves, eaten raw or cooked.Also: spring onion, green onion, salad onion.
“Scailliún” with the article
The plural of scallion in Irish is scailliúin. Here is scailliún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scailliún
the scallion
No change after an
na scailliúin
the scallions
Plural: no change after na
“Scailliún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scailliún, the Irish word for scallion.
Cuir scailliún gearrtha sa sailéad.
Put a chopped scallion in the salad.
Tá an scailliún seo an-láidir.
This scallion is very strong.
Cheannaigh mé scailliúin sa siopa inniu.
I bought scallions in the shop today.
Gearr barr an scailliúin go mion.
Chop the top of the scallion finely.
Bíonn scailliúin ag fás i mo ghairdín.
Scallions grow in my garden.
Ní maith liom an iomarca scailliún san anraith.
I don't like too many scallions in the soup.
Chuir sí scailliúin trí na prátaí brúite.
She mixed scallions through the mashed potatoes.
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Scallion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scallion?
The Irish for scallion is scailliún (pronounced “SKAL-yoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scailliúin.
How do you pronounce scailliún in Irish?
Scailliún is said like “SKAL-yoon” (IPA /ˈsˠkalʲuːnˠ/).
What is the plural of scallion in Irish?
The plural of scailliún is scailliúin; with the article, na scailliúin means “the scallions”. The genitive plural is scailliún, as in dornán na scailliún (the handful of scallions).
What is the difference between 'scailliún' and 'oinniún'?
'Oinniún' is an ordinary onion with a full bulb, while 'scailliún' is a scallion or spring onion with a small bulb and green stalks.
