HeyRuaHow to say “skewer” in Irish
- Irish:
- scibhéar
- English:
- skewer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIV-ayr” /ˈʃcɪvʲeːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scibhéir (skewers)
- Genitive singular:
- scibhéir, an scibhéir (e.g. barr an scibhéir, the tip of the skewer)
- Genitive plural:
- scibhéar, na scibhéar (e.g. paca na scibhéar, the pack of skewers)
What does “scibhéar” mean?
- skewer
- A long thin pointed piece of metal or wood used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.Also: kebab stick, spit.
“Scibhéar” with the article
The plural of skewer in Irish is scibhéir. Here is scibhéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scibhéar
the skewer
No change after an
na scibhéir
the skewers
Plural: no change after na
“Scibhéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scibhéar, the Irish word for skewer.
Cuir an fheoil ar an scibhéar.
Put the meat on the skewer.
Tá scibhéar adhmaid de dhíth orm.
I need a wooden skewer.
Bhí na scibhéir ar an mbarbaiciú.
The skewers were on the barbecue.
Tá barr an scibhéir an-ghéar.
The tip of the skewer is very sharp.
Cheannaigh mé paca scibhéar sa siopa.
I bought a pack of skewers in the shop.
Cuir na glasraí ar scibhéir mhiotail.
Put the vegetables on metal skewers.
Thit mo scibhéar isteach sa tine.
My skewer fell into the fire.
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Skewer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skewer?
The Irish for skewer is scibhéar (pronounced “SHKIV-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scibhéir.
How do you pronounce scibhéar in Irish?
Scibhéar is said like “SHKIV-ayr” (IPA /ˈʃcɪvʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of skewer in Irish?
The plural of scibhéar is scibhéir; with the article, na scibhéir means “the skewers”. The genitive plural is scibhéar, as in paca na scibhéar (the pack of skewers).
Is there another Irish word for a skewer?
Yes, 'bior' (a spike or spit) is also used, as in 'bior rósta' for a roasting spit; 'scibhéar' is the specific borrowed term for a skewer.
