HeyRuaHow to say “scanning” in Irish
- Irish:
- scanadh
- English:
- scanning, scan
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scan, to scan (ag scanadh, scanning)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAN-uh” /ˈskanˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- scanta, an scanta (e.g. torthaí an scanta, the results of the scan)
What does “scanadh” mean?
“Scanadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scanning
- The act of scanning something, such as a document or an image; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'scan'.Also: scan, scanning a document, image scanning.
1 other meaning: scan
- 2scan
- A medical scan of the body, done with a machine to look inside it.Also: medical scan, body scan, ultrasound scan.
Other Irish words for scanning: scansáil (scan)
“Scanadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, scanadh means scanning: it is the verbal noun of the verb scan (to scan). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scanadh” with the article
Here is scanadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Scanadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scanadh, the Irish word for scanning.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scanning in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scanning?
The Irish for scanning is scanadh (pronounced “SKAN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean scan.
How do you pronounce scanadh in Irish?
Scanadh is said like “SKAN-uh” (IPA /ˈskanˠə/).
Does scanadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for scanadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scanadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scanadh can mean scanning or scan, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the word for the machine that scans?
The machine is 'scanóir', while 'scanadh' is the act of scanning or the scan itself.
