HeyRuaHow to say “scourer” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciúrthóir
- English:
- scourer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKOOR-hoh-ir” /ˈʃcuːɾˠhoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- sciúrthóirí (scourers)
- Genitive singular:
- sciúrthóra, an sciúrthóra (e.g. lámh an sciúrthóra, the scourer's handle)
- Genitive plural:
- sciúrthóirí, na sciúrthóirí (e.g. paca sciúrthóirí, a pack of scourers)
What does “sciúrthóir” mean?
- scourer
- A person or thing that scours or scrubs, such as a pad or brush used for cleaning pots.Also: scrubber, scouring pad, pot scrubber.
“Sciúrthóir” with the article
The plural of scourer in Irish is sciúrthóirí. Here is sciúrthóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sciúrthóir
the scourer
No change after an
na sciúrthóirí
the scourers
Plural: no change after na
“Sciúrthóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciúrthóir, the Irish word for scourer.
Tá sciúrthóir nua ag teastáil uainn.
We need a new scourer.
Cá bhfuil an sciúrthóir?
Where is the scourer?
Ghlan sé an pota leis an sciúrthóir.
He cleaned the pot with the scourer.
Cheannaigh mé sciúrthóirí sa siopa inniu.
I bought scourers in the shop today.
Tá mo sciúrthóir caite go hiomlán.
My scourer is completely worn out.
Fág an sciúrthóir in aice leis an doirteal.
Leave the scourer beside the sink.
Bhí taobh garbh an sciúrthóra róláidir don phanna.
The rough side of the scourer was too harsh for the pan.
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Scourer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scourer?
The Irish for scourer is sciúrthóir (pronounced “SHKOOR-hoh-ir”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sciúrthóirí.
How do you pronounce sciúrthóir in Irish?
Sciúrthóir is said like “SHKOOR-hoh-ir” (IPA /ˈʃcuːɾˠhoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of scourer in Irish?
The plural of sciúrthóir is sciúrthóirí; with the article, na sciúrthóirí means “the scourers”. The genitive plural is sciúrthóirí, as in paca sciúrthóirí (a pack of scourers).
What verb is 'sciúrthóir' related to?
It comes from the verb 'sciúr', to scour or scrub, and the verbal noun is 'sciúradh'.
