HeyRuaHow to say “squirt” in Irish
- Irish:
- scaird
- English:
- squirt, jet, diarrhoea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “skarj” /sˠkaɾʲdʲ/
- Plural:
- scairdeanna (squirts)
- Genitive singular:
- scairde, na scairde (e.g. neart na scairde, the force of the squirt)
- Genitive plural:
- scairdeanna, na scairdeanna (e.g. neart na scairdeanna, the force of the squirts)
What does “scaird” mean?
“Scaird” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- squirt
- A thin stream of liquid forced out suddenly, such as water from a hose or pipe.Also: jet, spurt, gush.
2 other meanings: jet or diarrhoea
- 2jet
- A jet engine or jet aircraft, as in compound terms like 'scairdeitleán'.Also: jet engine.
- 3diarrhoea
- Informally, an attack of loose bowels, a 'scour'.Also: scour, the runs.
“Scaird” with the article
The plural of squirt in Irish is scairdeanna. Here is scaird after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scaird” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scaird, the Irish word for squirt.
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Squirt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for squirt?
The Irish for squirt is scaird (pronounced “skarj”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairdeanna. Depending on context it can also mean jet or diarrhoea.
How do you pronounce scaird in Irish?
Scaird is said like “skarj” (IPA /sˠkaɾʲdʲ/).
What is the plural of squirt in Irish?
The plural of scaird is scairdeanna; with the article, na scairdeanna means “the squirts”. The genitive plural is scairdeanna, as in neart na scairdeanna (the force of the squirts).
Does scaird have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scaird can mean squirt, jet or diarrhoea, depending on context; the first is the most common. Scaird also has its own entry as a verb meaning to squirt.
How is 'scaird' different from 'steall'?
Both mean a gush or splash; 'scaird' suggests a forced thin jet, while 'steall' is more a splash or dash of liquid.
