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Scorer in Irish (Scórálaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘scórálaí’ also means: scorekeeper

The Irish for scorer is scórálaí, a masculine noun (plural scórálaithe).
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How to say “scorer” in Irish

Irish:
scórálaí
English:
scorer, scorekeeper
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“SKAW-raw-lee”  /ˈskoːɾˠɑːlˠiː/
Various forms
Plural:
scórálaithe (scorers)
Genitive singular:
scórálaí, an scórálaí (e.g. ainm an scórálaí, the scorer's name)
Genitive plural:
scórálaithe, na scórálaithe (e.g. liosta na scórálaithe, the list of scorers)

What does “scórálaí” mean?

“Scórálaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

scorer
A player who scores goals or points in a game.Also: goal scorer, point scorer.
1 other meaning: scorekeeper
2scorekeeper
A person who keeps the score during a game or match.Also: scorer, marker.

“Scórálaí” with the article

The plural of scorer in Irish is scórálaithe. Here is scórálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scórálaí
the scorer
No change after an
na scórálaithe
the scorers
Plural: no change after na

“Scórálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scórálaí, the Irish word for scorer.

Is scórálaí iontach é Seán.
Seán is a great scorer.
Bhí an scórálaí ag obair go dian inniu.
The scorer was working hard today.
Cén t-ainm atá ar an scórálaí?
What is the scorer's name?
Bhuaigh sí duais an scórálaí ab fhearr.
She won the top scorer's award.
Tá beirt scórálaithe maithe ar an bhfoireann.
There are two good scorers on the team.
Ba é mo dheartháir an scórálaí sa chluiche.
My brother was the scorer in the match.
Bhí na scórálaithe ar fad sásta leis an toradh.
All the scorers were happy with the result.

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Scorer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scorer?

The Irish for scorer is scórálaí (pronounced “SKAW-raw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scórálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean scorekeeper.

How do you pronounce scórálaí in Irish?

Scórálaí is said like “SKAW-raw-lee” (IPA /ˈskoːɾˠɑːlˠiː/).

What is the plural of scorer in Irish?

The plural of scórálaí is scórálaithe; with the article, na scórálaithe means “the scorers”. The genitive plural is scórálaithe, as in liosta na scórálaithe (the list of scorers).

Does scórálaí have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scórálaí can mean scorer or scorekeeper, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'scórálaí' and 'scór'?

'Scór' is the score itself, while 'scórálaí' is the person who scores or keeps the score.

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