HeyRuaHow to say “screening” in Irish
- Irish:
- scagthástáil
- English:
- screening
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- scagthástáil, to screen (ag scagthástáil, screening)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAG-haws-tawl” /ˈsˠkaɡˌhaːsˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- scagthástálacha
- Genitive singular:
- scagthástála, na scagthástála (e.g. clár scagthástála, screening programme)
- Genitive plural:
- scagthástálacha, na scagthástálacha (e.g. torthaí na scagthástálacha, the results of the screenings)
What does “scagthástáil” mean?
- screening
- A medical test carried out on many people to find a disease early, before symptoms appear.Also: medical screening, screening test, health screening.
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“Scagthástáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, scagthástáil means screening: it is the verbal noun of the verb scagthástáil (to screen). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Scagthástáil” with the article
The plural of screening in Irish is scagthástálacha. Here is scagthástáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scagthástáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scagthástáil, the Irish word for screening.
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Screening in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for screening?
The Irish for screening is scagthástáil (pronounced “SKAG-haws-tawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scagthástálacha.
How do you pronounce scagthástáil in Irish?
Scagthástáil is said like “SKAG-haws-tawl” (IPA /ˈsˠkaɡˌhaːsˠt̪ˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of screening in Irish?
The plural of scagthástáil is scagthástálacha; with the article, it is na scagthástálacha. The genitive plural is scagthástálacha, as in torthaí na scagthástálacha (the results of the screenings).
Does scagthástáil have more than one meaning?
Scagthástáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to screen.
What is the difference between scagthástáil and tástáil?
Tástáil is any test, while scagthástáil (from scag, filter, plus tástáil) is screening of a population to detect disease early.
