HeyRuaHow to say “sceptic” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceipteach
- English:
- sceptic
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEP-chukh” /ˈʃcɛpʲtʲəx/
Various forms
- Plural:
- sceiptigh (sceptics)
- Genitive singular:
- sceiptigh, an sceiptigh (e.g. tuairim an sceiptigh, the sceptic's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- sceipteach, na sceipteach (e.g. argóintí na sceipteach, the arguments of the sceptics)
What does “sceipteach” mean?
- sceptic
- A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.Also: skeptic, doubter, cynic.
“Sceipteach” with the article
The plural of sceptic in Irish is sceiptigh. Here is sceipteach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sceipteach
the sceptic
No change after an
na sceiptigh
the sceptics
Plural: no change after na
“Sceipteach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceipteach, the Irish word for sceptic.
Is sceipteach é maidir le leigheas malartach.
He's a sceptic when it comes to alternative medicine.
Níor chreid an sceipteach focal den scéal.
The sceptic didn't believe a word of the story.
Bhí na sceiptigh mícheart ar deireadh.
The sceptics were wrong in the end.
Thug sí freagra ar cheisteanna an sceiptigh.
She answered the sceptic's questions.
Tá go leor sceipteach sa rang seo.
There are plenty of sceptics in this class.
Is sceipteach mé i gcónaí faoi gheallúintí polaitíochta.
I'm always a sceptic about political promises.
Chuir an fhianaise ina luí ar na sceiptigh fiú.
The evidence convinced even the sceptics.
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Sceptic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sceptic?
The Irish for sceptic is sceipteach (pronounced “SHKEP-chukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sceiptigh.
How do you pronounce sceipteach in Irish?
Sceipteach is said like “SHKEP-chukh” (IPA /ˈʃcɛpʲtʲəx/).
What is the plural of sceptic in Irish?
The plural of sceipteach is sceiptigh; with the article, na sceiptigh means “the sceptics”. The genitive plural is sceipteach, as in argóintí na sceipteach (the arguments of the sceptics).
What is the word for scepticism itself?
The abstract noun is 'sceipteachas'; 'sceipteach' is the person who doubts. The word 'sceipteach' can also be used as an adjective meaning sceptical.
