HeyRuaHow to say “shallow reef” in Irish
- Irish:
- scairbh
- English:
- shallow reef, shoal
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAR-iv” /ˈskaɾʲəvʲ/
- Plural:
- scairbheacha (shallow reefs)
- Genitive singular:
- scairbhe, na scairbhe (e.g. imeall na scairbhe, the edge of the reef)
- Genitive plural:
- scairbheacha, na scairbheacha (e.g. contúirt na scairbheacha, the danger of the reefs)
What does “scairbh” mean?
“Scairbh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- shallow reef
- A stretch of rocks or stony ground at or just below the surface of the sea, dangerous to boats.Also: reef, rocky shallows, shoal.
1 other meaning: shoal
- 2shoal
- A shallow place in the sea or a river, such as a sandbank or shelf of gravel.Also: sandbank, shelf, shallows.
“Scairbh” with the article
The plural of shallow reef in Irish is scairbheacha. Here is scairbh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scairbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scairbh, the Irish word for shallow reef.
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Shallow reef in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shallow reef?
The Irish for shallow reef is scairbh (pronounced “SKAR-iv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairbheacha. Depending on context it can also mean shoal.
How do you pronounce scairbh in Irish?
Scairbh is said like “SKAR-iv” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲəvʲ/).
What is the plural of shallow reef in Irish?
The plural of scairbh is scairbheacha; with the article, na scairbheacha means “the shallow reefs”. The genitive plural is scairbheacha, as in contúirt na scairbheacha (the danger of the reefs).
Does scairbh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scairbh can mean shallow reef or shoal, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scairbh' and 'sceir'?
Both mean a reef: 'sceir' is usually a rocky reef or skerry, while 'scairbh' suggests a shallow, rough stretch of rocks or gravel just under the water.
