HeyRuaHow to say “scope” in Irish
- Irish:
- scóip
- English:
- scope, joy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skohp” /sko:pʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scóipe, na scóipe (e.g. easpa scóipe, lack of scope)
What does “scóip” mean?
“Scóip” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scope
- Room or freedom to move, act or develop; range or extent.Also: range, room, extent, latitude.
“Scóip” with the article
Here is scóip after the article (an t-alt).
an scóip
the scope
No change after an
“Scóip” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scóip, the Irish word for scope.
Níl mórán scóipe againn sa phlean seo.
We don't have much scope in this plan.
Tá scóip mhór le forbairt sa phost nua.
There is great scope for development in the new job.
Thug an múinteoir scóip dúinn ár rogha a dhéanamh.
The teacher gave us freedom to make our choice.
Tá scóip an tionscadail róchúng.
The scope of the project is too narrow.
Bhí scóip orainn ag dul abhaile.
We were in high spirits going home.
Tá scóip le feabhas a chur air.
There is scope to improve it.
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Scope in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scope?
The Irish for scope is scóip (pronounced “skohp”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean joy.
How do you pronounce scóip in Irish?
Scóip is said like “skohp” (IPA /sko:pʲ/).
Does scóip have a plural?
No plural form is given for scóip in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scóip have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scóip can mean scope or joy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'scóip' the same as English 'scope'?
Mostly, 'scóip' means room or scope to act, but it can also mean high spirits, as in 'bhí scóip orthu'. For a technical range, 'réimse' or 'raon' is often used.
