HeyRuaHow to say “scream” in Irish
- Irish:
- scread
- English:
- scream, shout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkrad” /ʃcɾʲad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- screadanna (screams)
- Genitive singular:
- screada, na screada (e.g. fuaim na screada, the sound of the scream)
- Genitive plural:
- screadanna, na screadanna (e.g. macalla na screadanna, the echo of the screams)
What does “scread” mean?
“Scread” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- scream
- A loud, high cry made in fear, pain or excitement.Also: shriek, screech, cry, yell.
1 other meaning: shout
“Scread” with the article
The plural of scream in Irish is screadanna. Here is scread after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scread” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scread, the Irish word for scream.
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Scream in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scream?
The Irish for scream is scread (pronounced “shkrad”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is screadanna. Depending on context it can also mean shout.
How do you pronounce scread in Irish?
Scread is said like “shkrad” (IPA /ʃcɾʲad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of scream in Irish?
The plural of scread is screadanna; with the article, na screadanna means “the screams”. The genitive plural is screadanna, as in macalla na screadanna (the echo of the screams).
Does scread have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scread can mean scream or shout, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scread also has its own entry as a verb meaning to scream.
What is the difference between 'scread' and 'béic'?
'Scread' is usually a high shrill scream or shriek, while 'béic' is more of a loud yell or roar. Both are used with 'lig': 'lig sé scread as', 'lig sé béic as'.
What does 'scread mhaidine ort' mean?
It is an exasperated curse meaning roughly 'confound you' or 'bad luck to you', literally 'a morning scream on you'.
