HeyRuaHow to say “scandal” in Irish
- Irish:
- scannal
- English:
- scandal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-ul” /ˈsˠkanˠəlˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scannail (scandals)
- Genitive singular:
- scannail, an scannail (e.g. tús an scannail, the beginning of the scandal)
- Genitive plural:
- scannal, na scannal (e.g. sraith na scannal, the series of scandals)
What does “scannal” mean?
- scandal
- A shameful action or event that causes public outrage or disgrace.Also: disgrace, outrage, shameful affair.
“Scannal” with the article
The plural of scandal in Irish is scannail. Here is scannal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scannal
the scandal
No change after an
na scannail
the scandals
Plural: no change after na
“Scannal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scannal, the Irish word for scandal.
Is scannal é an chaoi a gcaitear leo.
The way they are treated is a scandal.
Bhí an scannal ar na nuachtáin ar fad.
The scandal was in all the newspapers.
Chuir an scannal deireadh lena ghairm bheatha.
The scandal ended his career.
Tharraing an scannal trioblóid ar an rialtas.
The scandal brought trouble on the government.
Níor labhair sí faoi na scannail riamh.
She never spoke about the scandals.
D'éirigh an t-aire as de bharr an scannail.
The minister resigned because of the scandal.
Ba mhór an scannal é sa pharóiste.
It was a great scandal in the parish.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Scandal in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scandal?
The Irish for scandal is scannal (pronounced “SKAN-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scannail.
How do you pronounce scannal in Irish?
Scannal is said like “SKAN-ul” (IPA /ˈsˠkanˠəlˠ/).
What is the plural of scandal in Irish?
The plural of scannal is scannail; with the article, na scannail means “the scandals”. The genitive plural is scannal, as in sraith na scannal (the series of scandals).
How do I say 'it's a scandal' in Irish?
Use the copula: 'Is scannal é', for example 'Is scannal é praghas na dtithe'.
