HeyRuaHow to say “skirt” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciorta
- English:
- skirt, edge, strip
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIR-tuh” /ˈʃcɪɾˠt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- sciortaí (skirts)
- Genitive singular:
- sciorta, an sciorta (e.g. fad an sciorta, the length of the skirt)
- Genitive plural:
- sciortaí, na sciortaí (e.g. praghas na sciortaí, the price of the skirts)
What does “sciorta” mean?
“Sciorta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- skirt
- A piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers part of the legs.Also: dress skirt, kilt.
2 other meanings: edge or strip
- 2edge
- The edge, border or outer part of something, such as a field, wood or town.Also: border, fringe, outskirts.
- 3strip
- A marginal strip, piece or patch of something, such as land.Also: patch, piece.
“Sciorta” with the article
The plural of skirt in Irish is sciortaí. Here is sciorta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciorta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciorta, the Irish word for skirt.
Other nouns in Irish
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Skirt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skirt?
The Irish for skirt is sciorta (pronounced “SHKIR-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sciortaí. Depending on context it can also mean edge or strip.
How do you pronounce sciorta in Irish?
Sciorta is said like “SHKIR-tuh” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɾˠt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of skirt in Irish?
The plural of sciorta is sciortaí; with the article, na sciortaí means “the skirts”. The genitive plural is sciortaí, as in praghas na sciortaí (the price of the skirts).
Does sciorta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciorta can mean skirt, edge or strip, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'on the outskirts of the town' in Irish?
You can say 'ar sciorta an bhaile' or 'ar imeall an bhaile'.
