HeyRuaHow to say “seed potato” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoilteán
- English:
- seed potato, small split
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “skil-THAWN” /skɪlʲˈtʲɑːn̪/
- Plural:
- scoilteáin (seed potatoes)
- Genitive singular:
- scoilteáin, an scoilteáin (e.g. cur an scoilteáin, the planting of the seed potato)
- Genitive plural:
- scoilteán, na scoilteán (e.g. mála na scoilteán, the bag of seed potatoes)
What does “scoilteán” mean?
“Scoilteán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- seed potato
- A cut piece of potato, containing an eye, that is planted to grow a new crop.Also: potato set, potato slit, set.
1 other meaning: small split
- 2small split
- A small crack or split in something.Also: crack, fissure, cleft.
“Scoilteán” with the article
The plural of seed potato in Irish is scoilteáin. Here is scoilteán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoilteán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoilteán, the Irish word for seed potato.
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Seed potato in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for seed potato?
The Irish for seed potato is scoilteán (pronounced “skil-THAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scoilteáin. Depending on context it can also mean small split.
How do you pronounce scoilteán in Irish?
Scoilteán is said like “skil-THAWN” (IPA /skɪlʲˈtʲɑːn̪/).
What is the plural of seed potato in Irish?
The plural of scoilteán is scoilteáin; with the article, na scoilteáin means “the seed potatoes”. The genitive plural is scoilteán, as in mála na scoilteán (the bag of seed potatoes).
Does scoilteán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scoilteán can mean seed potato or small split, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is scoilteán related to scoilt?
Scoilteán is a diminutive from scoilt, 'split', because a seed potato is a split or cut piece of potato.
