HeyRuaHow to say “school” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoil
- English:
- school, school of thought, school, shoal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skul” /skolʲ/
- Plural:
- scoileanna (schools)
- Genitive singular:
- scoile, na scoile (e.g. doras na scoile, the school door)
- Genitive plural:
- scoileanna, na scoileanna (e.g. líon na scoileanna, the number of schools)
What does “scoil” mean?
“Scoil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- school
- A place or institution where children or other people are taught.Also: schoolhouse, educational institution.
2 other meanings: school of thought or school, shoal
- 2school of thought
- A group of people who follow the same teacher, doctrine or style.Also: school, following.
- 3school, shoal
- A large group of fish swimming together.Also: shoal, school of fish.
“Scoil” with the article
The plural of school in Irish is scoileanna. Here is scoil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoil, the Irish word for school.
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Phrases with “scoil”
School in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for school?
The Irish for school is scoil (pronounced “skul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoileanna. Depending on context it can also mean school of thought or school, shoal.
How do you pronounce scoil in Irish?
Scoil is said like “skul” (IPA /skolʲ/).
What is the plural of school in Irish?
The plural of scoil is scoileanna; with the article, na scoileanna means “the schools”. The genitive plural is scoileanna, as in líon na scoileanna (the number of schools).
Does scoil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scoil can mean school, school of thought or school, shoal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ar scoil' and 'sa scoil'?
'Ar scoil' means attending school as a pupil (Tá sí ar scoil), while 'sa scoil' means physically in the school building (Tá sí sa scoil anois).
How do I say 'going to school'?
Say 'ag dul ar scoil' or 'ag dul chun na scoile', the second using the genitive scoile.
