HeyRuaHow to say “screaming” in Irish
- Irish:
- screadach
- English:
- screaming
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scread, to scream (ag screadach, screaming)
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKRAD-ukh” /ʃcɾʲadəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- screadaí, na screadaí (e.g. torann na screadaí, the noise of the screaming)
What does “screadach” mean?
- screaming
- Continuous screaming or shrieking, a lot of loud cries.Also: shrieking, yelling, screeching, crying out.
“Screadach” as a verbal noun
After ag, screadach means screaming: it is the verbal noun of the verb scread (to scream). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+screadachverbal noun
=ag screadachscreaming
“Screadach” with the article
Here is screadach after the article (an t-alt).
an screadach
the screaming
No change after an
“Screadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using screadach, the Irish word for screaming.
Bhí screadach uafásach le cloisteáil ón seomra.
Terrible screaming could be heard from the room.
Chuir an screadach eagla ar na páistí.
The screaming frightened the children.
Dhúisigh screadach an linbh mé i lár na hoíche.
The baby's screaming woke me in the middle of the night.
Ní raibh ann ach screadach agus béicíl.
There was nothing but screaming and shouting.
Stop an screadach sin, le do thoil!
Stop that screaming, please!
Chualamar screadach na bhfaoileán ar an trá.
We heard the screeching of the gulls on the beach.
Bhí sí ag screadach in ard a cinn.
She was screaming at the top of her voice.
Other nouns in Irish
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Screaming in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for screaming?
The Irish for screaming is screadach (pronounced “SHKRAD-ukh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce screadach in Irish?
Screadach is said like “SHKRAD-ukh” (IPA /ʃcɾʲadəx/).
Does screadach have a plural?
No plural form is given for screadach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'scread' and 'screadach'?
'Scread' is a single scream or shriek, while 'screadach' is continuous screaming. 'Ag screadach' is also used as the progressive form, 'screaming'.
