HeyRuaHow to say “scarf” in Irish
- Irish:
- scaif
- English:
- scarf
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skaf” /sˠkafʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scaifeanna (scarves)
- Genitive singular:
- scaife, na scaife (e.g. dath na scaife, the colour of the scarf)
- Genitive plural:
- scaifeanna, na scaifeanna (e.g. siopa scaifeanna, a scarf shop)
What does “scaif” mean?
- scarf
- A long piece of cloth worn around the neck, head or shoulders for warmth or decoration.Also: neck scarf, muffler, headscarf.
“Scaif” with the article
The plural of scarf in Irish is scaifeanna. Here is scaif after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scaif
the scarf
No change after an
na scaifeanna
the scarves
Plural: no change after na
“Scaif” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scaif, the Irish word for scarf.
Chaith sí scaif olla inniu.
She wore a wool scarf today.
Cá bhfuil mo scaif?
Where is my scarf?
Tá an scaif seo an-te.
This scarf is very warm.
Cheannaigh mé dhá scaif nua sa siopa.
I bought two new scarves in the shop.
Is maith liom dath na scaife sin.
I like the colour of that scarf.
Tá a lán scaifeanna aici.
She has a lot of scarves.
Chuir sé an scaif timpeall a mhuiníl.
He put the scarf around his neck.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Scarf in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scarf?
The Irish for scarf is scaif (pronounced “skaf”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scaifeanna.
How do you pronounce scaif in Irish?
Scaif is said like “skaf” (IPA /sˠkafʲ/).
What is the plural of scarf in Irish?
The plural of scaif is scaifeanna; with the article, na scaifeanna means “the scarves”. The genitive plural is scaifeanna, as in siopa scaifeanna (a scarf shop).
Is there another Irish word for a scarf?
Yes, 'scairf' is also used, and a shawl is 'seál'; 'scaif' is the standard headword for a neck scarf.
