HeyRuaHow to say “split” in Irish
- Irish:
- scoilt
- English:
- split, parting
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skilch” /sˠkɛlʲtʲ/
- Plural:
- scoilteanna (splits)
- Genitive singular:
- scoilte, na scoilte (e.g. fad na scoilte, the length of the crack)
- Genitive plural:
- scoilteanna, na scoilteanna (e.g. líon na scoilteanna, the number of cracks)
What does “scoilt” mean?
“Scoilt” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- split
- A crack or opening made where something has split or broken apart.Also: crack, fissure, cleft, cleavage.
2 other meanings: parting
- 2parting
- The line where hair is divided on the head.Also: part, hair parting.
- 3split
- A division or breach between people or within a group.Also: rift, breach, rupture, division.
Other Irish words for split: roinn (divide), scoilt (split), scoilteadh (splitting)
“Scoilt” with the article
The plural of split in Irish is scoilteanna. Here is scoilt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scoilt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scoilt, the Irish word for split.
Other nouns in Irish
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Split in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for split?
The Irish for split is scoilt (pronounced “skilch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scoilteanna. Depending on context it can also mean parting.
How do you pronounce scoilt in Irish?
Scoilt is said like “skilch” (IPA /sˠkɛlʲtʲ/).
What is the plural of split in Irish?
The plural of scoilt is scoilteanna; with the article, na scoilteanna means “the splits”. The genitive plural is scoilteanna, as in líon na scoilteanna (the number of cracks).
Does scoilt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scoilt can mean split or parting, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scoilt also has its own entry as a verb meaning to split.
Is 'scoilt' related to the verb 'scoilt'?
Yes, 'scoilt' is also a verb meaning 'split', and the verbal noun is 'scoilteadh', as in 'ag scoilteadh adhmaid' (splitting wood).
How do I say 'a splitting headache'?
Irish uses 'tinneas cinn scoilte' or simply says 'tá mo cheann á scoilteadh'.
