HeyRuaHow to say “scheme” in Irish
- Irish:
- scéim
- English:
- scheme, plan, plot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkayme” /ʃceːmʲ/
- Plural:
- scéimeanna (schemes)
- Genitive singular:
- scéime, na scéime (e.g. rialacha na scéime, the rules of the scheme)
- Genitive plural:
- scéimeanna, na scéimeanna (e.g. liosta na scéimeanna, the list of schemes)
What does “scéim” mean?
“Scéim” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scheme
- An organised official plan or programme, often run by the state, to achieve something or provide a service.Also: programme, plan, project.
“Scéim” with the article
The plural of scheme in Irish is scéimeanna. Here is scéim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scéim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scéim, the Irish word for scheme.
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Scheme in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scheme?
The Irish for scheme is scéim (pronounced “shkayme”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scéimeanna. Depending on context it can also mean plan or plot.
How do you pronounce scéim in Irish?
Scéim is said like “shkayme” (IPA /ʃceːmʲ/).
What is the plural of scheme in Irish?
The plural of scéim is scéimeanna; with the article, na scéimeanna means “the schemes”. The genitive plural is scéimeanna, as in liosta na scéimeanna (the list of schemes).
Does scéim have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scéim can mean scheme, plan or plot, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scéim' and 'plean'?
'Scéim' usually means an organised programme or scheme, often official, such as 'scéim phinsin'. 'Plean' is a more general word for any plan.
