HeyRuaHow to say “skipper” in Irish
- Irish:
- scipéir
- English:
- skipper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIP-ayr” /ˈʃcɪpʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- scipéirí (skippers)
- Genitive singular:
- scipéara, an scipéara (e.g. teach an scipéara, the skipper's house)
- Genitive plural:
- scipéirí, na scipéirí (e.g. cumann na scipéirí, the skippers' association)
What does “scipéir” mean?
- skipper
- The person in charge of a boat or small ship, especially a fishing boat.Also: boat captain, master of a boat.
Other Irish words for skipper: captaen (captain)
“Scipéir” with the article
The plural of skipper in Irish is scipéirí. Here is scipéir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scipéir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scipéir, the Irish word for skipper.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skipper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skipper?
The Irish for skipper is scipéir (pronounced “SHKIP-ayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scipéirí.
How do you pronounce scipéir in Irish?
Scipéir is said like “SHKIP-ayr” (IPA /ˈʃcɪpʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of skipper in Irish?
The plural of scipéir is scipéirí; with the article, na scipéirí means “the skippers”. The genitive plural is scipéirí, as in cumann na scipéirí (the skippers' association).
What is the difference between 'scipéir' and 'captaen'?
'Scipéir' is usually the skipper of a fishing boat or small vessel, while 'captaen' is a captain more generally, of a ship, team or in the army.
