HeyRuaHow to say “screen” in Irish
- Irish:
- scáileán
- English:
- screen
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAW-lawn” /ˈsˠkaːlʲaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- scáileáin (screens)
- Genitive singular:
- scáileáin, an scáileáin (e.g. méid an scáileáin, the size of the screen)
- Genitive plural:
- scáileán, na scáileán (e.g. taifeach na scáileán, the resolution of the screens)
What does “scáileán” mean?
“Scáileán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- screen
- The flat surface of a television, computer, phone or cinema on which pictures are shown.Also: display, monitor, cinema screen.
1 other meaning:
- 2screen
- A panel or partition used to shelter, hide or divide something.Also: partition, shield.
Other Irish words for screen: monatóir (monitor)
“Scáileán” with the article
The plural of screen in Irish is scáileáin. Here is scáileán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scáileán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scáileán, the Irish word for screen.
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Screen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for screen?
The Irish for screen is scáileán (pronounced “SKAW-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scáileáin.
How do you pronounce scáileán in Irish?
Scáileán is said like “SKAW-lawn” (IPA /ˈsˠkaːlʲaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of screen in Irish?
The plural of scáileán is scáileáin; with the article, na scáileáin means “the screens”. The genitive plural is scáileán, as in taifeach na scáileán (the resolution of the screens).
Is scáileán the same as scáthán?
No. Scáileán is a screen, while scáthán is a mirror; both come from the idea of shade or reflection, so they are easily confused.
