HeyRuaHow to say “scraping” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríobadh
- English:
- scraping, scratch, scrapings
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scríob, to scrape (ag scríobadh, scraping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKREE-buh” /ʃcɾʲiːbˠə/
- Plural:
- scríobthaí
- Genitive singular:
- scríobtha, an scríobtha (e.g. fuaim an scríobtha, the sound of the scraping)
- Genitive plural:
- scríobthaí, na scríobthaí (e.g. rianta na scríobthaí, the traces of the scrapings)
What does “scríobadh” mean?
“Scríobadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scraping
- The act of scraping or scratching a surface; it is the verbal noun of the verb 'scríob'.Also: scratching, scrape, scratch.
2 other meanings: scratch or scrapings
- 2scratch
- A mark or graze left on a surface or on the skin by something sharp or rough.Also: graze, scrape mark, abrasion.
- 3scrapings
- What is scraped off or left over, as in the scrapings of a pot; figuratively, a meagre amount.Also: leftovers, scraps.
Other Irish words for scraping: scríobáil (scraping)
“Scríobadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, scríobadh means scraping: it is the verbal noun of the verb scríob (to scrape). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scríobadh” with the article
The plural of scraping in Irish is scríobthaí. Here is scríobadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scríobadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scríobadh, the Irish word for scraping.
Other nouns in Irish
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Scraping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scraping?
The Irish for scraping is scríobadh (pronounced “SHKREE-buh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scríobthaí. Depending on context it can also mean scratch or scrapings.
How do you pronounce scríobadh in Irish?
Scríobadh is said like “SHKREE-buh” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːbˠə/).
What is the plural of scraping in Irish?
The plural of scríobadh is scríobthaí; with the article, it is na scríobthaí. The genitive plural is scríobthaí, as in rianta na scríobthaí (the traces of the scrapings).
Does scríobadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scríobadh can mean scraping, scratch or scrapings, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'scríobadh' different from 'scríob'?
'Scríob' is the verb (to scrape, scratch) and also a noun meaning a scratch or scrape; 'scríobadh' is its verbal noun, used for the act, as in 'ag scríobadh'.
Is 'scríobadh' related to 'scríobh' (writing)?
No, 'scríobh' means to write; 'scríobadh', from 'scríob', means scraping, so watch the spelling.
