HeyRuaHow to say “scouring” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciúradh
- English:
- scouring, flogging
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sciúr, to scour (ag sciúradh, scouring)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKOOR-oo” /ˈʃcuːɾˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- sciúrtha, an sciúrtha (e.g. obair sciúrtha, scouring work)
What does “sciúradh” mean?
“Sciúradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scouring
- The verbal noun of the verb sciúr: the act of scouring or scrubbing something clean.Also: scrubbing, scrub, cleaning.
1 other meaning: flogging
- 2flogging
- A beating or whipping, also the verbal noun of sciúr in the sense of to flog or lash.Also: lashing, scourging, whipping.
“Sciúradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sciúradh means scouring: it is the verbal noun of the verb sciúr (to scour). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sciúradh” with the article
Here is sciúradh after the article (an t-alt).
“Sciúradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciúradh, the Irish word for scouring.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scouring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scouring?
The Irish for scouring is sciúradh (pronounced “SHKOOR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean flogging.
How do you pronounce sciúradh in Irish?
Sciúradh is said like “SHKOOR-oo” (IPA /ˈʃcuːɾˠə/).
Does sciúradh have a plural?
No plural form is given for sciúradh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sciúradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciúradh can mean scouring or flogging, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sciúradh and glanadh?
Glanadh is general cleaning, while sciúradh means hard scrubbing or scouring, for example sciúradh a thabhairt do phota.
