HeyRuaHow to say “scorer” in Irish
- Irish:
- scóraí
- English:
- scorer, scorekeeper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOH-ree” /ˈskoːɾˠiː/
- Plural:
- scóraithe (scorers)
- Genitive singular:
- scóraí, an scóraí (e.g. ainm an scóraí, the scorer's name)
- Genitive plural:
- scóraithe, na scóraithe (e.g. liosta na scóraithe, the list of scorers)
What does “scóraí” mean?
“Scóraí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scorer
- A person who scores, for example 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 competition.Also: scorer, marker.
Other Irish words for scorer: scórálaí (scorer)
“Scóraí” with the article
The plural of scorer in Irish is scóraithe. Here is scóraí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scóraí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scóraí, the Irish word for scorer.
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Scorer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scorer?
The Irish for scorer is scóraí (pronounced “SKOH-ree”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scóraithe. Depending on context it can also mean scorekeeper.
How do you pronounce scóraí in Irish?
Scóraí is said like “SKOH-ree” (IPA /ˈskoːɾˠiː/).
What is the plural of scorer in Irish?
The plural of scóraí is scóraithe; with the article, na scóraithe means “the scorers”. The genitive plural is scóraithe, as in liosta na scóraithe (the list of scorers).
Does scóraí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scóraí can mean scorer or scorekeeper, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'scóraí' related to 'scór'?
'Scóraí' is formed from 'scór' (score) with the agent suffix -aí, so it means the person who scores or keeps the score.
