HeyRuaHow to say “skill” in Irish
- Irish:
- scil
- English:
- skill
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkil” /ʃcɪlʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scileanna (skills)
- Genitive singular:
- scile, na scile (e.g. forbairt na scile, development of the skill)
- Genitive plural:
- scileanna, na scileanna (e.g. forbairt na scileanna, the development of the skills)
What does “scil” mean?
- skill
- The ability to do something well, gained through training or practice.Also: ability, expertise, know-how, proficiency.
“Scil” with the article
The plural of skill in Irish is scileanna. Here is scil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scil
the skill
No change after an
na scileanna
the skills
Plural: no change after na
“Scil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scil, the Irish word for skill.
Is scil úsáideach í an tiomáint.
Driving is a useful skill.
Tá an scil sin an-tábhachtach sa phost seo.
That skill is very important in this job.
Thóg sé blianta orm an scil sin a fhoghlaim.
It took me years to learn that skill.
An bhfuil scileanna idirphearsanta maithe agat?
Do you have good interpersonal skills?
Tá feabhas ag teacht ar mo chuid scileanna matamaitice.
My maths skills are improving.
Níl mórán scile agam sa chistin.
I don't have much skill in the kitchen.
Foghlaimíonn na páistí scileanna nua gach lá ar scoil.
The children learn new skills every day at school.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skill in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skill?
The Irish for skill is scil (pronounced “shkil”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scileanna.
How do you pronounce scil in Irish?
Scil is said like “shkil” (IPA /ʃcɪlʲ/).
What is the plural of skill in Irish?
The plural of scil is scileanna; with the article, na scileanna means “the skills”. The genitive plural is scileanna, as in forbairt na scileanna (the development of the skills).
What is the adjective from 'scil'?
The adjective is 'sciliúil', meaning skilful, as in 'imreoir sciliúil' (a skilful player).
How is 'scil' different from 'ceird'?
'Scil' is any skill or ability, while 'ceird' is a trade or craft practised as an occupation.
