HeyRuaHow to say “spawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceathrach
- English:
- spawn, fry
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKYAH-rukh” /ʃcahəɾˠəx/
- Plural:
- sceathracha (spawns)
- Genitive singular:
- sceathraí, na sceathraí (e.g. dath na sceathraí, the colour of the spawn)
- Genitive plural:
- sceathrach, na sceathrach (e.g. méid na sceathrach, the amount of spawn)
What does “sceathrach” mean?
“Sceathrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spawn
- The mass of eggs laid in water by fish or frogs.Also: fish spawn, frogspawn, roe.
1 other meaning: fry
- 2fry
- Very young fish just hatched from the spawn.Also: young fish, small fry.
“Sceathrach” with the article
The plural of spawn in Irish is sceathracha. Here is sceathrach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceathrach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceathrach, the Irish word for spawn.
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Spawn in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spawn?
The Irish for spawn is sceathrach (pronounced “SHKYAH-rukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sceathracha. Depending on context it can also mean fry.
How do you pronounce sceathrach in Irish?
Sceathrach is said like “SHKYAH-rukh” (IPA /ʃcahəɾˠəx/).
What is the plural of spawn in Irish?
The plural of sceathrach is sceathracha; with the article, na sceathracha means “the spawns”. The genitive plural is sceathrach, as in méid na sceathrach (the amount of spawn).
Does sceathrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceathrach can mean spawn or fry, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sceathrach' and 'eochraí'?
'Eochraí' is roe or spawn, especially fish eggs still in the fish, while 'sceathrach' is spawn laid in the water, as in 'sceathrach frog' (frogspawn).
