HeyRuaHow to say “skew” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceabhach
- English:
- skew, skewed
- Word type:
- adjective
- More skew:
- níos sceabhaí
- Most skew:
- is sceabhaí
- Plural:
- sceabhacha
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKOW-akh” /ˈʃkʲəuəx/
What does “sceabhach” mean?
“Sceabhach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- skew
- Set at a slant or not straight, out of line.Also: askew, slanting, crooked, oblique.
1 other meaning: skewed
- 2skewed
- Distorted or lopsided, not evenly balanced (also used in statistics).Also: lopsided, distorted, asymmetrical.
“Sceabhach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sceabhach after pictiúr (picture, masculine), after líne (line, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sceabhacha.
More skew, most skew, very skew
Tá an doras seo níos sceabhaí ná an ceann eile. This door is more askew than the other one.
| more skew | níos sceabhaí | in the past tense: ní ba sceabhaí |
|---|---|---|
| most skew | is sceabhaí | in the past tense: ba sceabhaí |
| as skew as | chomh sceabhach le | no change after chomh |
| very skew | an-sceabhach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too skew | rósceabhach | ró- lenites |
“Sceabhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Skew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skew?
The Irish for skew is sceabhach (pronounced “SHKOW-akh”). It comes after the noun: pictiúr sceabhach, a skew picture; líne sceabhach, a skew line.
How do you say more skew and most skew in Irish?
níos sceabhaí is more skew and is sceabhaí is most skew. In the past tense they become ní ba sceabhaí and ba sceabhaí.
What is the plural of sceabhach?
With a plural noun sceabhach becomes sceabhacha: pictiúir sceabhacha, línte sceabhacha.
How do you say very skew in Irish?
an-sceabhach. Too skew is rósceabhach, and as skew as is chomh sceabhach le.
Does sceabhach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceabhach can mean skew or skewed, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'sceabhach' different from 'cam'?
'Cam' is the general word for crooked or bent, while 'sceabhach' stresses being set at a slant or out of line, as in 'ar sceabha', askew.
