HeyRuaHow to say “slip” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciorradh
- English:
- slip, slip of the tongue
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sciorr, to slip (ag sciorradh, slipping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIR-oo” /ʃcɪrˠə/
- Plural:
- sciorrthaí (slips)
- Genitive singular:
- sciorrtha, an sciorrtha (e.g. contúirt sciorrtha, danger of slipping)
- Genitive plural:
- sciorrthaí, na sciorrthaí (e.g. líon na sciorrthaí, the number of slips)
What does “sciorradh” mean?
“Sciorradh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- slip
- The verbal noun of 'sciorr': the act of slipping or sliding, losing your footing.Also: slipping, sliding, skid, skidding.
1 other meaning: slip of the tongue
- 2slip of the tongue
- A small mistake made by accident, especially in speech, as in 'sciorradh focail'.Also: lapse, mistake, error.
Other Irish words for slip: sleamhnaigh (slip), sciorr (slip)
“Sciorradh” as a verbal noun
After ag, sciorradh means slipping: it is the verbal noun of the verb sciorr (to slip). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Sciorradh” with the article
The plural of slip in Irish is sciorrthaí. Here is sciorradh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciorradh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciorradh, the Irish word for slip.
Other nouns in Irish
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Slip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for slip?
The Irish for slip is sciorradh (pronounced “SHKIR-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sciorrthaí. Depending on context it can also mean slip of the tongue.
How do you pronounce sciorradh in Irish?
Sciorradh is said like “SHKIR-oo” (IPA /ʃcɪrˠə/).
What is the plural of slip in Irish?
The plural of sciorradh is sciorrthaí; with the article, na sciorrthaí means “the slips”. The genitive plural is sciorrthaí, as in líon na sciorrthaí (the number of slips).
Does sciorradh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciorradh can mean slip or slip of the tongue, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sciorradh' and 'sleamhnú'?
Both can mean slipping, but 'sciorradh' suggests a sudden slip or skid, while 'sleamhnú' is a more general word for sliding or gliding smoothly.
How do I say 'a slip of the tongue' in Irish?
Say 'sciorradh focail', for example 'Ní raibh ann ach sciorradh focail'.
