HeyRuaHow to say “score” in Irish
- Irish:
- scór
- English:
- score, tally, notch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skohr” /sˠkoːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- scóir (scores)
- Genitive singular:
- scóir, an scóir (e.g. cárta scóir, score card)
- Genitive plural:
- scór, na scór (e.g. bileog na scór, scoresheet)
What does “scór” mean?
“Scór” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- score
- The points or goals a person or team has in a game or contest.Also: points, result.
“Scór” with the article
The plural of score in Irish is scóir. Here is scór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scór, the Irish word for score.
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Score in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for score?
The Irish for score is scór (pronounced “skohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scóir. Depending on context it can also mean tally or notch.
How do you pronounce scór in Irish?
Scór is said like “skohr” (IPA /sˠkoːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of score in Irish?
The plural of scór is scóir; with the article, na scóir means “the scores”. The genitive plural is scór, as in bileog na scór (scoresheet).
Does scór have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scór can mean score, tally or notch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'scór' mean twenty here?
No, twenty (as in 'dhá scór', forty) is a separate entry with the plural 'scórtha'; this entry 'scór', plural 'scóir', means a score in a game or a tally.
