HeyRuaHow to say “skiing” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciáil
- English:
- skiing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sciáil, to ski (ag sciáil, skiing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEE-awl” /ˈʃciːɑːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sciála, na sciála (e.g. saoire sciála, skiing holiday)
What does “sciáil” mean?
- skiing
- The sport or activity of moving over snow on skis; it is the verbal noun of the verb sciáil (to ski).Also: ski, going skiing.
“Sciáil” as a verbal noun
After ag, sciáil means skiing: it is the verbal noun of the verb sciáil (to ski). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+sciáilverbal noun
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“Sciáil” with the article
Here is sciáil after the article (an t-alt).
an sciáil
the skiing
No change after an
“Sciáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciáil, the Irish word for skiing.
Is breá liom an sciáil.
I love skiing.
Chuamar ag sciáil san Ostair anuraidh.
We went skiing in Austria last year.
Tá saoire sciála curtha in áirithe againn.
We have booked a skiing holiday.
Is spórt contúirteach í an sciáil uaireanta.
Skiing is a dangerous sport sometimes.
Ghortaigh sé a chos agus é ag sciáil.
He hurt his leg while skiing.
Fuair mé ceachtanna sciála ón teagascóir.
I got skiing lessons from the instructor.
Níl mórán sciála le fáil in Éirinn.
There isn't much skiing to be had in Ireland.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skiing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skiing?
The Irish for skiing is sciáil (pronounced “SHKEE-awl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sciáil in Irish?
Sciáil is said like “SHKEE-awl” (IPA /ˈʃciːɑːlʲ/).
Does sciáil have a plural?
No plural form is given for sciáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sciáil have more than one meaning?
Sciáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to ski.
How do I say 'to go skiing' in Irish?
Use 'dul ag sciáil', for example 'Chuaigh siad ag sciáil' (They went skiing).
