HeyRuaHow to say “scattered” in Irish
- Irish:
- scaipthe
- English:
- scattered, disorganised
- Word type:
- adjective
- More scattered:
- níos scaipthe
- Most scattered:
- is scaipthe
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAP-ha” /ˈskapʲhə/
What does “scaipthe” mean?
“Scaipthe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scattered
- Spread out over an area, not gathered together in one place.Also: spread out, dispersed, strewn.
1 other meaning: disorganised
- 2disorganised
- Confused or lacking order, of thoughts, work or a person's mind.Also: scatterbrained, confused, disjointed.
“Scaipthe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scaipthe after páipéar (paper, masculine), after scéim (scheme, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scaipthe.
More scattered, most scattered, very scattered
Tá an pobal níos scaipthe anois ná riamh. The community is more scattered now than ever.
| more scattered | níos scaipthe | in the past tense: ní ba scaipthe |
|---|---|---|
| most scattered | is scaipthe | in the past tense: ba scaipthe |
| as scattered as | chomh scaipthe le | no change after chomh |
| very scattered | an-scaipthe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too scattered | róscaipthe | ró- lenites |
“Scaipthe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Scattered in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scattered?
The Irish for scattered is scaipthe (pronounced “SKAP-ha”). It comes after the noun: páipéar scaipthe, scattered paper; scéim scaipthe, a scattered scheme.
How do you say more scattered and most scattered in Irish?
níos scaipthe is more scattered and is scaipthe is most scattered. In the past tense they become ní ba scaipthe and ba scaipthe.
How do you say very scattered in Irish?
an-scaipthe. Too scattered is róscaipthe, and as scattered as is chomh scaipthe le.
Does scaipthe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scaipthe can mean scattered or disorganised, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What verb does 'scaipthe' come from?
It is the past participle of the verb 'scaip' (scatter, disperse), as in 'Scaip an slua' (The crowd dispersed).
