HeyRuaHow to say “spawn” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceith
- English:
- spawn, overflow, discharge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shkeh” /ʃcɛ/
- Plural:
- sceitheanna (spawns)
- Genitive singular:
- sceithe, na sceithe (e.g. am na sceithe, spawning time)
- Genitive plural:
- sceitheanna, na sceitheanna (e.g. sceith na sceitheanna, the spawning of the spawns)
What does “sceith” mean?
“Sceith” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spawn
- The eggs of fish or frogs, or the act of spawning.Also: spawning, fish eggs, roe.
2 other meanings: overflow or discharge
- 2overflow
- An overflow or outpouring of liquid, such as a stream bursting its banks.Also: outpouring, gush, flood.
- 3discharge
- A discharge or effusion from the body, including vomit.Also: vomit, effusion.
“Sceith” with the article
The plural of spawn in Irish is sceitheanna. Here is sceith after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sceith” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceith, 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 sceith (pronounced “shkeh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sceitheanna. Depending on context it can also mean overflow or discharge.
How do you pronounce sceith in Irish?
Sceith is said like “shkeh” (IPA /ʃcɛ/).
What is the plural of spawn in Irish?
The plural of sceith is sceitheanna; with the article, na sceitheanna means “the spawns”. The genitive plural is sceitheanna, as in sceith na sceitheanna (the spawning of the spawns).
Does sceith have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sceith can mean spawn, overflow or discharge, depending on context; the first is the most common. Sceith also has its own entry as a verb meaning to divulge.
Is sceith also a verb?
Yes, sceith as a verb means to spawn, overflow or leak, and also to betray, as in 'Sceith sé an rún', he betrayed the secret.
How is sceith different from eochraí?
Eochraí is fish roe or spawn as a substance, while sceith covers spawn and the act of spawning, as well as overflow.
