HeyRuaHow to say “skirmish” in Irish
- Irish:
- scirmis
- English:
- skirmish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIR-mish” /ˈʃcɪɾʲəmʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scirmisí (skirmishes)
- Genitive singular:
- scirmise, na scirmise (e.g. tús na scirmise, the start of the skirmish)
- Genitive plural:
- scirmisí, na scirmisí (e.g. suíomh na scirmisí, the location of the skirmishes)
What does “scirmis” mean?
- skirmish
- A short, small fight between small groups of soldiers or people.Also: clash, brush, minor fight.
“Scirmis” with the article
The plural of skirmish in Irish is scirmisí. Here is scirmis after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scirmis
the skirmish
No change after an
na scirmisí
the skirmishes
Plural: no change after na
“Scirmis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scirmis, the Irish word for skirmish.
Bhí scirmis ghearr ann ag an teorainn.
There was a short skirmish at the border.
Gortaíodh beirt saighdiúirí sa scirmis.
Two soldiers were wounded in the skirmish.
Thosaigh an scirmis go luath ar maidin.
The skirmish began early in the morning.
Tharla scirmisí beaga ar fud an cheantair.
Small skirmishes happened throughout the area.
Níor mhair an scirmis ach deich nóiméad.
The skirmish lasted only ten minutes.
Scríobh sé cuntas ar an scirmis.
He wrote an account of the skirmish.
Ba é sin deireadh na scirmise.
That was the end of the skirmish.
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Skirmish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skirmish?
The Irish for skirmish is scirmis (pronounced “SHKIR-mish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scirmisí.
How do you pronounce scirmis in Irish?
Scirmis is said like “SHKIR-mish” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɾʲəmʲɪʃ/).
What is the plural of skirmish in Irish?
The plural of scirmis is scirmisí; with the article, na scirmisí means “the skirmishes”. The genitive plural is scirmisí, as in suíomh na scirmisí (the location of the skirmishes).
How is 'scirmis' different from 'cath'?
A 'cath' is a full battle, while a 'scirmis' is a brief, small-scale clash. For a general fight or brawl, 'troid' or 'achrann' is more usual.
