HeyRuaHow to say “shrine” in Irish
- Irish:
- scrín
- English:
- shrine
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkreen” /ʃcɾʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scrínte (shrines)
- Genitive singular:
- scríne, na scríne (e.g. doras na scríne, door of the shrine)
- Genitive plural:
- scrínte, na scrínte (e.g. cuairt ar na scrínte, a visit to the shrines)
What does “scrín” mean?
- shrine
- A holy place or casket where relics of a saint are kept and honoured.Also: reliquary, holy place.
Other Irish words for shrine: teampall (temple)
“Scrín” with the article
The plural of shrine in Irish is scrínte. Here is scrín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scrín
the shrine
No change after an
na scrínte
the shrines
Plural: no change after na
“Scrín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scrín, the Irish word for shrine.
Thug siad cuairt ar an scrín inné.
They visited the shrine yesterday.
Tá scrín bheag ag bun an chnoic.
There is a small shrine at the foot of the hill.
Las sí coinneal os comhair na scríne.
She lit a candle in front of the shrine.
Tá go leor scrínte sa tír seo.
There are many shrines in this country.
Coinnítear taisí an naoimh sa scrín.
The saint's relics are kept in the shrine.
Rinne na hoilithrigh paidir ag an scrín.
The pilgrims prayed at the shrine.
Is scrín álainn órga í.
It is a beautiful golden shrine.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Shrine in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for shrine?
The Irish for shrine is scrín (pronounced “shkreen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scrínte.
How do you pronounce scrín in Irish?
Scrín is said like “shkreen” (IPA /ʃcɾʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of shrine in Irish?
The plural of scrín is scrínte; with the article, na scrínte means “the shrines”. The genitive plural is scrínte, as in cuairt ar na scrínte (a visit to the shrines).
Is 'scrín' the same as 'tobar beannaithe'?
No, a 'scrín' is a shrine or reliquary, while a 'tobar beannaithe' is a holy well, though a holy well may have a shrine beside it.
