HeyRuaHow to say “scalpel” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceanóg
- English:
- scalpel, small knife
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAN-ohg” /ˈʃcanˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sceanóga (scalpels)
- Genitive singular:
- sceanóige, na sceanóige (e.g. faobhar na sceanóige, the edge of the scalpel)
- Genitive plural:
- sceanóg, na sceanóg (e.g. faobhair na sceanóg, the edges of the scalpels)
What does “sceanóg” mean?
“Sceanóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scalpel
- A small, very sharp knife used by surgeons for cutting during operations.Also: surgical knife, lancet.
1 other meaning: small knife
- 2small knife
- A little knife or blade.Also: little knife, blade.
“Sceanóg” with the article
The plural of scalpel in Irish is sceanóga. Here is sceanóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceanóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceanóg, the Irish word for scalpel.
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Scalpel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scalpel?
The Irish for scalpel is sceanóg (pronounced “SHKAN-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sceanóga. Depending on context it can also mean small knife.
How do you pronounce sceanóg in Irish?
Sceanóg is said like “SHKAN-ohg” (IPA /ˈʃcanˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of scalpel in Irish?
The plural of sceanóg is sceanóga; with the article, na sceanóga means “the scalpels”. The genitive plural is sceanóg, as in faobhair na sceanóg (the edges of the scalpels).
Does sceanóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceanóg can mean scalpel or small knife, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is sceanóg related to scian?
Sceanóg is a diminutive formed from scian 'knife' with the suffix -óg, so it literally means 'little knife', and it is the usual word for a scalpel.
