HeyRuaHow to say “sod” in Irish
- Irish:
- scraith
- English:
- sod, layer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skrah” /sˠkɾˠa/
- Plural:
- scraitheanna (sods)
- Genitive singular:
- scraithe, na scraithe (e.g. faoi bhun na scraithe, under the sod)
- Genitive plural:
- scraitheanna, na scraitheanna (e.g. cruach na scraitheanna, the stack of sods)
What does “scraith” mean?
“Scraith” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sod
- A thin piece of grassy turf cut from the surface of the ground.Also: scraw, turf, sward.
1 other meaning: layer
- 2layer
- A thin covering or layer of something spread over a surface.Also: coating, film, crust.
Other Irish words for sod: fód (sod)
“Scraith” with the article
The plural of sod in Irish is scraitheanna. Here is scraith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scraith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scraith, the Irish word for sod.
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Sod in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sod?
The Irish for sod is scraith (pronounced “skrah”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scraitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean layer.
How do you pronounce scraith in Irish?
Scraith is said like “skrah” (IPA /sˠkɾˠa/).
What is the plural of sod in Irish?
The plural of scraith is scraitheanna; with the article, na scraitheanna means “the sods”. The genitive plural is scraitheanna, as in cruach na scraitheanna (the stack of sods).
Does scraith have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scraith can mean sod or layer, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scraith' and 'fód'?
'Fód' is a sod or clod of turf in general, while 'scraith' is especially the thin top layer of grassy sward pared off the surface; it also means a thin layer, as in 'scraith oighir'.
