HeyRuaHow to say “school year” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoilbhliain
- English:
- school year
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKEL-vleen” /ˈskɛlʲˌvʲlʲiənʲ/
- Plural:
- scoilbhlianta (school years)
- Genitive singular:
- scoilbhliana, na scoilbhliana (e.g. tús na scoilbhliana, the start of the school year)
- Genitive plural:
- scoilbhlianta, na scoilbhlianta (e.g. le linn na scoilbhlianta, during the school years)
What does “scoilbhliain” mean?
- school year
- The period of the year during which a school is open for classes, usually from September to June.Also: academic year, scholastic year.
“Scoilbhliain” with the article
The plural of school year in Irish is scoilbhlianta. Here is scoilbhliain after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoilbhliain” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoilbhliain, the Irish word for school year.
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School year in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for school year?
The Irish for school year is scoilbhliain (pronounced “SKEL-vleen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoilbhlianta.
How do you pronounce scoilbhliain in Irish?
Scoilbhliain is said like “SKEL-vleen” (IPA /ˈskɛlʲˌvʲlʲiənʲ/).
What is the plural of school year in Irish?
The plural of scoilbhliain is scoilbhlianta; with the article, na scoilbhlianta means “the school years”. The genitive plural is scoilbhlianta, as in le linn na scoilbhlianta (during the school years).
Is 'scoilbhliain' one word or two?
It is written as one word, scoilbhliain, with lenition of the b; 'bliain scoile' is also understood but scoilbhliain is the standard term.
