HeyRuaHow to say “shady” in Irish
- Irish:
- scáthach
- English:
- shady, shadowy
- Word type:
- adjective
- Shadier:
- níos scáthaí
- Shadiest:
- is scáthaí
- Plural:
- scáthacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAW-hukh” /ˈskɑːhəx/
What does “scáthach” mean?
“Scáthach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shady
- Full of shade or shadow, sheltered from the sun.Also: shaded, shadowy, sheltered.
1 other meaning: shadowy
- 2shadowy
- Dim, indistinct or like a shadow.Also: dim, indistinct, dark.
“Scáthach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is scáthach after gleann (glen, masculine), after páirc (field, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, scáthacha.
Shadier, shadiest, very shady
Tá an taobh seo den ghairdín níos scáthaí. This side of the garden is shadier.
| shadier | níos scáthaí | in the past tense: ní ba scáthaí |
|---|---|---|
| shadiest | is scáthaí | in the past tense: ba scáthaí |
| as shady as | chomh scáthach le | no change after chomh |
| very shady | an-scáthach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too shady | róscáthach | ró- lenites |
“Scáthach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Shady in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shady?
The Irish for shady is scáthach (pronounced “SKAW-hukh”). It comes after the noun: gleann scáthach, a shady glen; páirc scáthach, a shady field.
How do you say shadier and shadiest in Irish?
níos scáthaí is shadier and is scáthaí is shadiest. In the past tense they become ní ba scáthaí and ba scáthaí.
What is the plural of scáthach?
With a plural noun scáthach becomes scáthacha: gleannta scáthacha, páirceanna scáthacha.
How do you say very shady in Irish?
an-scáthach. Too shady is róscáthach, and as shady as is chomh scáthach le.
Does scáthach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scáthach can mean shady or shadowy, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'scáthach' related to 'scáth'?
'Scáthach' comes from the noun 'scáth', meaning shade, shadow or shelter, so 'áit scáthach' is a shady place.
