HeyRuaHow to say “squad” in Irish
- Irish:
- scuad
- English:
- squad
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skood” /skuəd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scuaid (squads)
- Genitive singular:
- scuaid, an scuaid (e.g. captaen an scuaid, the captain of the squad)
- Genitive plural:
- scuad, na scuad (e.g. traenálaithe na scuad, the squads' coaches)
What does “scuad” mean?
- squad
- A small group of people working or training together, such as soldiers, police officers or players.Also: team, unit, detachment.
“Scuad” with the article
The plural of squad in Irish is scuaid. Here is scuad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scuad
the squad
No change after an
na scuaid
the squads
Plural: no change after na
“Scuad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scuad, the Irish word for squad.
Tá scuad nua roghnaithe ag an mbainisteoir.
The manager has picked a new squad.
Bhí an scuad ag traenáil ar maidin.
The squad was training this morning.
Is é Seán captaen an scuaid i mbliana.
Seán is the squad captain this year.
Tháinig scuaid póilíní chuig an áit.
Police squads came to the scene.
Níl mo dheartháir sa scuad don chluiche.
My brother isn't in the squad for the match.
Tá fiche imreoir i scuad na hÉireann.
There are twenty players in the Irish squad.
D'fhág beirt imreoirí an scuad inné.
Two players left the squad yesterday.
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Squad in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squad?
The Irish for squad is scuad (pronounced “skood”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scuaid.
How do you pronounce scuad in Irish?
Scuad is said like “skood” (IPA /skuəd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of squad in Irish?
The plural of scuad is scuaid; with the article, na scuaid means “the squads”. The genitive plural is scuad, as in traenálaithe na scuad (the squads' coaches).
What is the difference between scuad and foireann?
Foireann is the usual word for a team that plays, while scuad means the wider group of selected players or a squad of police or soldiers.
