HeyRuaHow to say “silhouette” in Irish
- Irish:
- scáthchruth
- English:
- silhouette
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAW-khruh” /ˈskɑːxɾˠʊ/
- Plural:
- scáthchruthanna (silhouettes)
- Genitive singular:
- scáthchrutha, an scáthchrutha (e.g. imlíne an scáthchrutha, the outline of the silhouette)
- Genitive plural:
- scáthchruthanna, na scáthchruthanna (e.g. imlínte na scáthchruthanna, the outlines of the silhouettes)
What does “scáthchruth” mean?
- silhouette
- A dark outline or shape of someone or something seen against a lighter background.Also: outline, dark shape, profile.
“Scáthchruth” with the article
The plural of silhouette in Irish is scáthchruthanna. Here is scáthchruth after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scáthchruth” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scáthchruth, the Irish word for silhouette.
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Silhouette in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for silhouette?
The Irish for silhouette is scáthchruth (pronounced “SKAW-khruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scáthchruthanna.
How do you pronounce scáthchruth in Irish?
Scáthchruth is said like “SKAW-khruh” (IPA /ˈskɑːxɾˠʊ/).
What is the plural of silhouette in Irish?
The plural of scáthchruth is scáthchruthanna; with the article, na scáthchruthanna means “the silhouettes”. The genitive plural is scáthchruthanna, as in imlínte na scáthchruthanna (the outlines of the silhouettes).
How is 'scáthchruth' different from 'scáil'?
'Scáil' is a shadow or reflection cast by something, while 'scáthchruth' is the dark outline of the object itself seen against light.
