HeyRuaHow to say “squid” in Irish
- Irish:
- scuid
- English:
- squid
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “skwid” /skɪdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scuideanna (squids)
- Genitive singular:
- scuide, na scuide (e.g. dúch na scuide, the ink of the squid)
- Genitive plural:
- scuideanna, na scuideanna (e.g. ag iascach scuideanna, fishing for squid)
What does “scuid” mean?
- squid
- A sea creature with a long soft body, eight arms and two longer tentacles.Also: calamari.
“Scuid” with the article
The plural of squid in Irish is scuideanna. Here is scuid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scuid
the squid
No change after an
na scuideanna
the squids
Plural: no change after na
“Scuid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scuid, the Irish word for squid.
Chonaic mé scuid mhór san uisceadán.
I saw a big squid in the aquarium.
Tá ocht ngéag agus dhá adharcán ag an scuid.
The squid has eight arms and two tentacles.
Scaoileann an scuid dúch nuair a bhíonn eagla uirthi.
The squid releases ink when it is frightened.
Itheann daoine scuideanna friochta sa Spáinn.
People eat fried squid in Spain.
Bhí blas iontach ar fheoil na scuide.
The squid meat tasted wonderful.
Rug an t-iascaire ar scuid ina líon.
The fisherman caught a squid in his net.
Maireann scuideanna ollmhóra i ndoimhneas na farraige.
Giant squid live in the depths of the sea.
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Squid in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squid?
The Irish for squid is scuid (pronounced “skwid”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scuideanna.
How do you pronounce scuid in Irish?
Scuid is said like “skwid” (IPA /skɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of squid in Irish?
The plural of scuid is scuideanna; with the article, na scuideanna means “the squids”. The genitive plural is scuideanna, as in ag iascach scuideanna (fishing for squid).
How is scuid different from ochtapas?
A scuid (squid) has a long body with eight arms plus two tentacles, while an ochtapas (octopus) has a rounded body and eight arms only.
