Scrape in Irish (Scríob): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for scrape?

The Irish for scrape is scríob (pronounced “shkreeb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scríoba. Depending on context it can also mean stroke or course.

Q: What is the plural of scrape in Irish?

The plural of scríob is scríoba; with the article, na scríoba means “the scrapes”. The genitive plural is scríob, as in rianta na scríob (the marks of the scratches).

Q: Does scríob have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scríob can mean scrape, stroke or course, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scríob also has its own entry as a verb meaning to scrape.

How to say “scrape” in Irish

Irish:: scríob
English:: scrape, stroke, course
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “shkreeb” /ʃcɾʲiːbˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: scríoba (scrapes)
Genitive singular:: scríbe, na scríbe (e.g. rian na scríbe, the mark of the scrape)
Genitive plural:: scríob, na scríob (e.g. rianta na scríob, the marks of the scratches)

What does “scríob” mean?

“Scríob” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

scrape: A mark or line made by scraping or scratching a surface.Also: scratch, score, mark.

2 other meanings: stroke or course

2stroke: A stroke or line drawn, as with a pen; also a short spell or go at something.Also: line, streak, spell.
3course: A stretch of travel or a course run; found mainly in the phrase 'ceann scríbe', destination.Also: run, journey, destination.

Other Irish words for scrape: scríob (scrape)

Other entries for “scríob”

The same spelling has its own page as:

scríobto scrape · verb

“Scríob” with the article

The plural of scrape in Irish is scríoba. Here is scríob after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scríob

the scrape

No change after an

na scríoba

the scrapes

Plural: no change after na

“Scríob” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scríob, the Irish word for scrape.

Tá scríob ar dhoras an chairr.

There's a scratch on the car door.

Cé a rinne an scríob seo ar an mbord?

Who made this scratch on the table?

Shroicheamar ceann scríbe go luath.

We reached our destination early.

Bhí scríoba ar a lámha ón sceach.

Her hands were scratched from the bush.

Ní raibh ach scríob bheag ar mo ghlúin.

There was only a small scrape on my knee.

Cén ceann scríbe atá ag an mbus seo?

What's this bus's destination?

Chonaic mé scríob fhada sa phéint.

I saw a long scratch in the paint.

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Scrape in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for scrape?

The Irish for scrape is scríob (pronounced “shkreeb”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scríoba. Depending on context it can also mean stroke or course.

How do you pronounce scríob in Irish?

Scríob is said like “shkreeb” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːbˠ/).

What is the plural of scrape in Irish?

The plural of scríob is scríoba; with the article, na scríoba means “the scrapes”. The genitive plural is scríob, as in rianta na scríob (the marks of the scratches).

Does scríob have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scríob can mean scrape, stroke or course, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scríob also has its own entry as a verb meaning to scrape.

How do you say 'destination' in Irish?

Use 'ceann scríbe', literally the end of the course: 'Shroich mé mo cheann scríbe', I reached my destination.

Is 'scríob' related to 'scríobh' (write)?

No, 'scríob' means a scrape or scratch, while 'scríobh' means to write; they are easily confused in spelling.

Scrape in Irish (Scríob): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage