HeyRuaHow to say “ski” in Irish
- Irish:
- scí
- English:
- ski
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkee” /ʃciː/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scíonna (skis)
- Genitive singular:
- scí, an scí (e.g. bata scí, ski pole)
- Genitive plural:
- scíonna, na scíonna (e.g. ceangail na scíonna, the ski bindings)
What does “scí” mean?
- ski
- A long narrow runner fastened to a boot for gliding over snow.Also: skis, snow ski.
Other Irish words for ski: sciáil (skiing)
“Scí” with the article
The plural of ski in Irish is scíonna. Here is scí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scí
the ski
No change after an
na scíonna
the skis
Plural: no change after na
“Scí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scí, the Irish word for ski.
Cheannaigh mé scí nua inné.
I bought a new ski yesterday.
Bhris an scí ar an sliabh.
The ski broke on the mountain.
Tá mo scíonna sa charr.
My skis are in the car.
Cuir na scíonna in aice an dorais.
Put the skis beside the door.
Chaill sé bata scí sa sneachta.
He lost a ski pole in the snow.
Tá mo scí clé rófhada dom.
My left ski is too long for me.
Ar fhoghlaim tú conas siúl ar scíonna?
Did you learn how to walk on skis?
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Ski in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for ski?
The Irish for ski is scí (pronounced “shkee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scíonna.
How do you pronounce scí in Irish?
Scí is said like “shkee” (IPA /ʃciː/).
What is the plural of ski in Irish?
The plural of scí is scíonna; with the article, na scíonna means “the skis”. The genitive plural is scíonna, as in ceangail na scíonna (the ski bindings).
What is the word for the sport of skiing?
The sport is 'sciáil', the verbal noun of 'sciáil' (to ski); 'scí' is the ski itself, e.g. 'ag sciáil' means skiing.
