HeyRuaHow to say “scraper” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobaire
- English:
- scraper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKREE-bir-uh” /ˈʃcɾʲiːbˠəɾʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scríobairí (scrapers)
- Genitive singular:
- scríobaire, an scríobaire (e.g. lann an scríobaire, the blade of the scraper)
- Genitive plural:
- scríobairí, na scríobairí (e.g. lanna na scríobairí, the blades of the scrapers)
What does “scríobaire” mean?
- scraper
- A tool used for scraping a surface, for example to remove paint, ice or dirt.Also: paint scraper, ice scraper, scraping tool.
“Scríobaire” with the article
The plural of scraper in Irish is scríobairí. Here is scríobaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scríobaire
the scraper
No change after an
na scríobairí
the scrapers
Plural: no change after na
“Scríobaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobaire, the Irish word for scraper.
Tá scríobaire ag teastáil uaim don phéint seo.
I need a scraper for this paint.
Cá bhfuil an scríobaire?
Where is the scraper?
Bhain sé an t-oighear den ghaothscáth leis an scríobaire.
He took the ice off the windscreen with the scraper.
Tá lann an scríobaire maol.
The scraper's blade is blunt.
Cheannaigh mé dhá scríobaire sa siopa crua-earraí.
I bought two scrapers in the hardware shop.
Fuair mé mo scríobaire sa gharáiste.
I found my scraper in the garage.
Tá na scríobairí sa tarraiceán.
The scrapers are in the drawer.
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Scraper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scraper?
The Irish for scraper is scríobaire (pronounced “SHKREE-bir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríobairí.
How do you pronounce scríobaire in Irish?
Scríobaire is said like “SHKREE-bir-uh” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲiːbˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of scraper in Irish?
The plural of scríobaire is scríobairí; with the article, na scríobairí means “the scrapers”. The genitive plural is scríobairí, as in lanna na scríobairí (the blades of the scrapers).
Is scríobaire related to scríbhneoir, a writer?
No. Scríobaire comes from the verb scríob, to scrape, while scríbhneoir comes from scríobh, to write.
