HeyRuaHow to say “shading” in Irish
- Irish:
- scáthú
- English:
- shading, shading (in drawing)
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAW-hoo” /ˈsˠkaːhuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- scáthaithe, an scáthaithe (e.g. teicníc an scáthaithe, the shading technique)
What does “scáthú” mean?
“Scáthú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shading
- The act of shading or screening something from light; verbal noun of the verb scáthaigh.Also: screening, sheltering, shadowing.
1 other meaning: shading (in drawing)
- 2shading (in drawing)
- The darker tones added to a drawing or picture to show shadow and depth.Also: shading, hatching, tone.
“Scáthú” with the article
Here is scáthú after the article (an t-alt).
an scáthú
the shading
No change after an
“Scáthú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scáthú, the Irish word for shading.
Tá scáthú ag teastáil ó na plandaí óga.
The young plants need shading.
Chuir an múinteoir béim ar an scáthú sa phictiúr.
The teacher stressed the shading in the picture.
Tá an scáthú go hálainn i do líníocht.
The shading in your drawing is lovely.
D'fhoghlaim mé teicníc an scáthaithe inniu.
I learned the shading technique today.
Úsáid peann luaidhe bog le haghaidh scáthaithe.
Use a soft pencil for shading.
Rinne na crainn scáthú maith ar an ngairdín.
The trees gave the garden good shade.
Is maith liom an scáthú ar a cuid pictiúr.
I like the shading on her pictures.
Other nouns in Irish
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Shading in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shading?
The Irish for shading is scáthú (pronounced “SKAW-hoo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean shading (in drawing).
How do you pronounce scáthú in Irish?
Scáthú is said like “SKAW-hoo” (IPA /ˈsˠkaːhuː/).
Does scáthú have a plural?
No plural form is given for scáthú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does scáthú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scáthú can mean shading or shading (in drawing), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is scáthú different from scáth?
Scáth is the shade or shadow itself, or a shelter, while scáthú is the act of shading or the shading in a drawing.
