HeyRuaHow to say “screwdriver” in Irish
- Irish:
- scriúire
- English:
- screwdriver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKROO-ir-uh” /ˈʃcɾˠuːəɾʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scriúirí (screwdrivers)
- Genitive singular:
- scriúire, an scriúire (e.g. lámh an scriúire, the handle of the screwdriver)
- Genitive plural:
- scriúirí, na scriúirí (e.g. tacar scriúirí, a set of screwdrivers)
What does “scriúire” mean?
- screwdriver
- A hand tool with a shaped tip used for turning screws.Also: screw driver, driver.
“Scriúire” with the article
The plural of screwdriver in Irish is scriúirí. Here is scriúire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scriúire
the screwdriver
No change after an
na scriúirí
the screwdrivers
Plural: no change after na
“Scriúire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scriúire, the Irish word for screwdriver.
An bhfuil scriúire agat?
Do you have a screwdriver?
Tá an scriúire sa bhosca uirlisí.
The screwdriver is in the toolbox.
Thug sé scriúire beag dom.
He gave me a small screwdriver.
Bhris barr an scriúire nuair a bhí mé ag obair.
The tip of the screwdriver broke while I was working.
Cheannaigh m'athair scriúirí nua inné.
My father bought new screwdrivers yesterday.
Cá bhfuil mo scriúire imithe?
Where has my screwdriver gone?
Bain na scriúnna amach leis an scriúire seo.
Take the screws out with this screwdriver.
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Screwdriver in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for screwdriver?
The Irish for screwdriver is scriúire (pronounced “SHKROO-ir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scriúirí.
How do you pronounce scriúire in Irish?
Scriúire is said like “SHKROO-ir-uh” (IPA /ˈʃcɾˠuːəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of screwdriver in Irish?
The plural of scriúire is scriúirí; with the article, na scriúirí means “the screwdrivers”. The genitive plural is scriúirí, as in tacar scriúirí (a set of screwdrivers).
What is the difference between 'scriú' and 'scriúire'?
'Scriú' is the screw itself, while 'scriúire' is the tool used to turn it.
