HeyRuaHow to say “slip of the tongue” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciorrfhocal
- English:
- slip of the tongue
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIRR-ok-ul” /ˈʃcɪɾˠˌɔkəlˠ/
- Plural:
- sciorrfhocail (slips of the tongue)
- Genitive singular:
- sciorrfhocail, an sciorrfhocail (e.g. toradh an sciorrfhocail, the result of the slip of the tongue)
- Genitive plural:
- sciorrfhocal, na sciorrfhocal (e.g. líon na sciorrfhocal, the number of slips of the tongue)
What does “sciorrfhocal” mean?
- slip of the tongue
- A word or remark said by mistake, without meaning to say it.Also: indiscreet remark, unguarded word, verbal slip.
“Sciorrfhocal” with the article
The plural of slip of the tongue in Irish is sciorrfhocail. Here is sciorrfhocal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciorrfhocal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciorrfhocal, the Irish word for slip of the tongue.
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Slip of the tongue in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slip of the tongue?
The Irish for slip of the tongue is sciorrfhocal (pronounced “SHKIRR-ok-ul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sciorrfhocail.
How do you pronounce sciorrfhocal in Irish?
Sciorrfhocal is said like “SHKIRR-ok-ul” (IPA /ˈʃcɪɾˠˌɔkəlˠ/).
What is the plural of slip of the tongue in Irish?
The plural of sciorrfhocal is sciorrfhocail; with the article, na sciorrfhocail means “the slips of the tongue”. The genitive plural is sciorrfhocal, as in líon na sciorrfhocal (the number of slips of the tongue).
How is 'sciorrfhocal' formed?
It combines 'sciorr' (slip) and 'focal' (word), with lenition of the f, so 'sciorrfhocal' literally means a slipped word.
