HeyRuaHow to say “scan” in Irish
- Irish:
- scansáil
- English:
- scan, scanning
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scansáil, to scan (ag scansáil, scanning)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-sawl” /ˈskanˠsˠɑːlʲ/
- Plural:
- scansálacha (scans)
- Genitive singular:
- scansála, na scansála (e.g. torthaí na scansála, the results of the scan)
- Genitive plural:
- scansálacha, na scansálacha (e.g. líon na scansálacha, the number of scans)
What does “scansáil” mean?
“Scansáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scan
- An examination of something by scanning it, such as a medical scan or a document scanned by a machine.Also: scanning, medical scan, ultrasound scan.
1 other meaning: scanning
“Scansáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, scansáil means scanning: it is the verbal noun of the verb scansáil (to scan). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scansáil” with the article
The plural of scan in Irish is scansálacha. Here is scansáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scansáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scansáil, the Irish word for scan.
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Scan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scan?
The Irish for scan is scansáil (pronounced “SKAN-sawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scansálacha. Depending on context it can also mean scanning.
How do you pronounce scansáil in Irish?
Scansáil is said like “SKAN-sawl” (IPA /ˈskanˠsˠɑːlʲ/).
What is the plural of scan in Irish?
The plural of scansáil is scansálacha; with the article, na scansálacha means “the scans”. The genitive plural is scansálacha, as in líon na scansálacha (the number of scans).
Does scansáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scansáil can mean scan or scanning, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scansáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to scan.
What is the verb related to scansáil?
The verb is scan, for example 'scan an doiciméad', and scansáil is its verbal noun: 'tá mé ag scansáil an doiciméid'.
What is the machine called?
A scanner is 'scanóir', while 'scansáil' is the scan or the act of scanning.
