HeyRuaHow to say “scorpion” in Irish
- Irish:
- scairp
- English:
- scorpion, scorpio
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skarp” /skaɾʲpʲ/
- Plural:
- scairpeanna (scorpions)
- Genitive singular:
- scairpe, na scairpe (e.g. eireaball na scairpe, the scorpion's tail)
- Genitive plural:
- scairpeanna, na scairpeanna (e.g. ga na scairpeanna, the scorpions' sting)
What does “scairp” mean?
“Scairp” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scorpion
- A small animal related to spiders, with pincers and a long tail ending in a poisonous sting.Also: scorpions, sting, arachnid.
1 other meaning: scorpio
- 2scorpio
- With the article and a capital, An Scairp is the constellation and sign of the zodiac Scorpio.Also: zodiac sign, constellation.
“Scairp” with the article
The plural of scorpion in Irish is scairpeanna. Here is scairp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scairp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scairp, the Irish word for scorpion.
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Scorpion in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scorpion?
The Irish for scorpion is scairp (pronounced “skarp”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairpeanna. Depending on context it can also mean scorpio.
How do you pronounce scairp in Irish?
Scairp is said like “skarp” (IPA /skaɾʲpʲ/).
What is the plural of scorpion in Irish?
The plural of scairp is scairpeanna; with the article, na scairpeanna means “the scorpions”. The genitive plural is scairpeanna, as in ga na scairpeanna (the scorpions' sting).
Does scairp have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scairp can mean scorpion or scorpio, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'I am a Scorpio' in Irish?
Use the article and a capital letter: Is Scairp mé, or Is í an Scairp mo chomhartha.
