HeyRuaHow to say “scruple” in Irish
- Irish:
- scrupall
- English:
- scruple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKRUP-ul” /ˈsˠkɾˠʊpˠəl̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scrupaill (scruples)
- Genitive singular:
- scrupaill, an scrupaill (e.g. údar scrupaill, a cause for scruple)
- Genitive plural:
- scrupall, na scrupall (e.g. a lán scrupall, a lot of scruples)
What does “scrupall” mean?
- scruple
- A feeling of doubt or unease about whether something is morally right, which may stop you doing it.Also: qualm, compunction, conscience.
“Scrupall” with the article
The plural of scruple in Irish is scrupaill. Here is scrupall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scrupall
the scruple
No change after an
na scrupaill
the scruples
Plural: no change after na
“Scrupall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scrupall, the Irish word for scruple.
Níl scrupall ar bith air.
He has no scruples at all.
Bhí scrupall orm faoin airgead a thógáil.
I had qualms about taking the money.
Rinne sé é gan scrupall.
He did it without a scruple.
Tá a lán scrupall uirthi faoin obair sin.
She has a lot of scruples about that work.
Níor chuir an scrupall sin isteach air riamh.
That scruple never bothered him.
Ní raibh aon scrupaill ar na polaiteoirí sin.
Those politicians had no scruples.
Níor lig mo scrupall dom é a dhéanamh.
My scruples wouldn't let me do it.
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Scruple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scruple?
The Irish for scruple is scrupall (pronounced “SKRUP-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scrupaill.
How do you pronounce scrupall in Irish?
Scrupall is said like “SKRUP-ul” (IPA /ˈsˠkɾˠʊpˠəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of scruple in Irish?
The plural of scrupall is scrupaill; with the article, na scrupaill means “the scruples”. The genitive plural is scrupall, as in a lán scrupall (a lot of scruples).
How do I say someone has scruples about something in Irish?
Use 'ar': 'Tá scrupall orm faoi sin' means 'I have qualms about that'. 'Gan scrupall' means without scruple.
