HeyRuaHow to say “scraper” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobálaí
- English:
- scraper, scribbler
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKREE-baw-lee” /ˈʃcɾʲiːbˠaːlˠiː/
- Plural:
- scríobálaithe (scrapers)
- Genitive singular:
- scríobálaí, an scríobálaí (e.g. lann an scríobálaí, the blade of the scraper)
- Genitive plural:
- scríobálaithe, na scríobálaithe (e.g. lanna na scríobálaithe, the scrapers' blades)
What does “scríobálaí” mean?
“Scríobálaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scraper
- A tool used for scraping a surface, for example to remove paint, ice or dirt.Also: paint scraper, ice scraper, scraping tool.
1 other meaning: scribbler
- 2scribbler
- A person who scribbles or writes carelessly or badly.Also: scrawler, hack writer.
“Scríobálaí” with the article
The plural of scraper in Irish is scríobálaithe. Here is scríobálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scríobálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobálaí, the Irish word for scraper.
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Scraper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scraper?
The Irish for scraper is scríobálaí (pronounced “SHKREE-baw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríobálaithe. Depending on context it can also mean scribbler.
How do you pronounce scríobálaí in Irish?
Scríobálaí is said like “SHKREE-baw-lee” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲiːbˠaːlˠiː/).
What is the plural of scraper in Irish?
The plural of scríobálaí is scríobálaithe; with the article, na scríobálaithe means “the scrapers”. The genitive plural is scríobálaithe, as in lanna na scríobálaithe (the scrapers' blades).
Does scríobálaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scríobálaí can mean scraper or scribbler, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is scríobálaí related to scríobh, to write?
Not directly: scríobálaí comes from scríobáil, to scrape or scratch, while a writer is scríbhneoir. Do not confuse the two.
