HeyRuaHow to say “sketch” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceitse
- English:
- sketch
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKET-shuh” /ˈʃcɛtʲʃə/
- Plural:
- sceitsí (sketches)
- Genitive singular:
- sceitse, an sceitse (e.g. údar an sceitse, the author of the sketch)
- Genitive plural:
- sceitsí, na sceitsí (e.g. leabhar sceitsí, a sketchbook)
What does “sceitse” mean?
“Sceitse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sketch
- A quick, rough drawing or outline of something.Also: drawing, rough drawing, outline.
1 other meaning:
- 2sketch
- A short comic scene performed on stage, radio or television.Also: comedy sketch, skit.
Other Irish words for sketch: línigh (draw)
“Sceitse” with the article
The plural of sketch in Irish is sceitsí. Here is sceitse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceitse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceitse, the Irish word for sketch.
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Sketch in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sketch?
The Irish for sketch is sceitse (pronounced “SHKET-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sceitsí.
How do you pronounce sceitse in Irish?
Sceitse is said like “SHKET-shuh” (IPA /ˈʃcɛtʲʃə/).
What is the plural of sketch in Irish?
The plural of sceitse is sceitsí; with the article, na sceitsí means “the sketches”. The genitive plural is sceitsí, as in leabhar sceitsí (a sketchbook).
Is there a verb related to 'sceitse'?
Yes, 'sceitseáil' means to sketch, e.g. 'Bhí sí ag sceitseáil sa pháirc', she was sketching in the park.
