Snatching in Irish (Sciobadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for snatching?

The Irish for snatching is sciobadh (pronounced “SHKIB-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean scramble.

Q: Does sciobadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sciobadh can mean snatching or scramble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “snatching” in Irish

Irish:: sciobadh
English:: snatching, scramble
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: sciob, to snatch (ag sciobadh, snatching)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “SHKIB-uh” /ˈʃcɪbˠə/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: sciobtha, an sciobtha (e.g. lucht sciobtha málaí, bag snatchers)

What does “sciobadh” mean?

“Sciobadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

snatching: The verbal noun of the verb 'sciob': the act of snatching or grabbing something quickly.Also: snatch, grabbing, grab, whipping away.

1 other meaning: scramble

2scramble: A hasty grab or scramble by many people for something, as when everyone rushes to get it.Also: rush, grab, free-for-all.

“Sciobadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, sciobadh means snatching: it is the verbal noun of the verb sciob (to snatch). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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sciobadhverbal noun

ag sciobadhsnatching

“Sciobadh” with the article

Here is sciobadh after the article (an t-alt).

an sciobadh

the snatching

No change after an

“Sciobadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sciobadh, the Irish word for snatching.

Bhí sciobadh ar na ticéid nuair a d'oscail an oifig.

There was a scramble for the tickets when the office opened.

Chonaic mé fear ag sciobadh mála ar an tsráid.

I saw a man snatching a bag on the street.

Tá siad ag sciobadh na mbréagán óna chéile.

They are snatching the toys from each other.

Gabhadh é as fón póca a sciobadh.

He was arrested for snatching a mobile phone.

Bhí sciobadh mór ar an mbia ag an gcóisir.

There was a great rush on the food at the party.

Rinne an gadaí iarracht é a sciobadh ach theip air.

The thief tried to snatch it but failed.

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Snatching in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for snatching?

The Irish for snatching is sciobadh (pronounced “SHKIB-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean scramble.

How do you pronounce sciobadh in Irish?

Sciobadh is said like “SHKIB-uh” (IPA /ˈʃcɪbˠə/).

Does sciobadh have a plural?

No plural form is given for sciobadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does sciobadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Sciobadh can mean snatching or scramble, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What does the phrase 'sciob sceab' mean?

'Sciob sceab' means a scramble or free-for-all, for example 'bhí sciob sceab ann' means there was a scramble for it.

How is 'sciobadh' different from 'goid'?

'Goid' is stealing in general, while 'sciobadh' stresses the quick snatching or grabbing action, whether or not it is theft.

Snatching in Irish (Sciobadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage