HeyRuaHow to say “skater” in Irish
- Irish:
- scátálaí
- English:
- skater
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAW-taw-lee” /ˈskɑːt̪ˠɑːl̪ˠiː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scátálaithe (skaters)
- Genitive singular:
- scátálaí, an scátálaí (e.g. bróga an scátálaí, the skater's boots)
- Genitive plural:
- scátálaithe, na scátálaithe (e.g. club scátálaithe, a skaters' club)
What does “scátálaí” mean?
- skater
- A person who skates, for example on ice or on roller skates.Also: ice skater, roller skater, skateboarder.
“Scátálaí” with the article
The plural of skater in Irish is scátálaithe. Here is scátálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scátálaí
the skater
No change after an
na scátálaithe
the skaters
Plural: no change after na
“Scátálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scátálaí, the Irish word for skater.
Is scátálaí den scoth í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is an excellent skater.
Thit an scátálaí ar an leac oighir.
The skater fell on the ice.
Bhí na scátálaithe ag cleachtadh ar maidin.
The skaters were practising this morning.
Ba mhaith liom a bheith i mo scátálaí.
I would like to be a skater.
Bhuaigh an scátálaí óg bonn óir.
The young skater won a gold medal.
Chonaic mé feisteas an scátálaí ar an teilifís.
I saw the skater's outfit on television.
Tá go leor scátálaithe sa pháirc inniu.
There are lots of skaters in the park today.
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Skater in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skater?
The Irish for skater is scátálaí (pronounced “SKAW-taw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scátálaithe.
How do you pronounce scátálaí in Irish?
Scátálaí is said like “SKAW-taw-lee” (IPA /ˈskɑːt̪ˠɑːl̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of skater in Irish?
The plural of scátálaí is scátálaithe; with the article, na scátálaithe means “the skaters”. The genitive plural is scátálaithe, as in club scátálaithe (a skaters' club).
What is the word for the activity of skating?
The activity is 'scátáil', and a skater is 'scátálaí'. A skate itself is 'scáta'.
