HeyRuaHow to say “share” in Irish
- Irish:
- scair
- English:
- share, layer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skar” /skaɾʲ/
- Plural:
- scaireanna (shares)
- Genitive singular:
- scaire, na scaire (e.g. luach na scaire, the value of the share)
- Genitive plural:
- scaireanna, na scaireanna (e.g. luach na scaireanna, the value of the shares)
What does “scair” mean?
“Scair” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- share
- A unit of ownership in a company, bought and sold on the stock market.Also: stock, shareholding.
“Scair” with the article
The plural of share in Irish is scaireanna. Here is scair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scair, the Irish word for share.
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Share in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for share?
The Irish for share is scair (pronounced “skar”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scaireanna. Depending on context it can also mean layer.
How do you pronounce scair in Irish?
Scair is said like “skar” (IPA /skaɾʲ/).
What is the plural of share in Irish?
The plural of scair is scaireanna; with the article, na scaireanna means “the shares”. The genitive plural is scaireanna, as in luach na scaireanna (the value of the shares).
Does scair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scair can mean share or layer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between scair and sciar?
Scair is the usual word for a company share, while sciar is more often a share or portion in general, as in sciar den bhrabús.
