HeyRuaHow to say “screw-wrench” in Irish
- Irish:
- scriúghaltán
- English:
- screw-wrench
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKROO-ghil-tawn” /ˈʃcɾʲuːɣəlˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- scriúghaltáin (screw-wrenches)
- Genitive singular:
- scriúghaltáin, an scriúghaltáin (e.g. lámh an scriúghaltáin, the handle of the wrench)
- Genitive plural:
- scriúghaltán, na scriúghaltán (e.g. tacar na scriúghaltán, the set of wrenches)
What does “scriúghaltán” mean?
- screw-wrench
- An adjustable spanner or wrench used for turning nuts and bolts.Also: monkey wrench, adjustable spanner, wrench, spanner.
“Scriúghaltán” with the article
The plural of screw-wrench in Irish is scriúghaltáin. Here is scriúghaltán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scriúghaltán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scriúghaltán, the Irish word for screw-wrench.
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Screw-wrench in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for screw-wrench?
The Irish for screw-wrench is scriúghaltán (pronounced “SHKROO-ghil-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriúghaltáin.
How do you pronounce scriúghaltán in Irish?
Scriúghaltán is said like “SHKROO-ghil-tawn” (IPA /ˈʃcɾʲuːɣəlˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of screw-wrench in Irish?
The plural of scriúghaltán is scriúghaltáin; with the article, na scriúghaltáin means “the screw-wrenches”. The genitive plural is scriúghaltán, as in tacar na scriúghaltán (the set of wrenches).
How is 'scriúghaltán' different from 'scriúire'?
A 'scriúire' is a screwdriver, while a 'scriúghaltán' is a screw-wrench or adjustable spanner for nuts and bolts. A fixed spanner is usually 'spanóir'.
