HeyRuaHow to say “sheet” in Irish
- Irish:
- scód
- English:
- sheet, free rein
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skohd” /sko:d̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- scóid (sheets)
- Genitive singular:
- scóid, an scóid (e.g. ceann an scóid, the end of the sheet)
- Genitive plural:
- scód, na scód (e.g. ag tarraingt na scód, hauling the sheets)
What does “scód” mean?
“Scód” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sheet
- A rope attached to the lower corner of a sail, used to control the sail's angle to the wind.Also: sail rope, sheet rope.
1 other meaning: free rein
- 2free rein
- Freedom to act as one likes, used in phrases such as 'scód a ligean le rud'.Also: freedom, scope, licence.
Other Irish words for sheet: braillín (sheet)
“Scód” with the article
The plural of sheet in Irish is scóid. Here is scód after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scód” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scód, the Irish word for sheet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sheet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sheet?
The Irish for sheet is scód (pronounced “skohd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scóid. Depending on context it can also mean free rein.
How do you pronounce scód in Irish?
Scód is said like “skohd” (IPA /sko:d̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sheet in Irish?
The plural of scód is scóid; with the article, na scóid means “the sheets”. The genitive plural is scód, as in ag tarraingt na scód (hauling the sheets).
Does scód have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scód can mean sheet or free rein, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'scód a ligean le' mean?
Literally 'to let out the sheet', it means to give free rein to something, as in 'lig sé scód lena fhearg', he gave free rein to his anger.
