Start in Irish (Scinneadh): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for start?

The Irish for start is scinneadh (pronounced “SHKIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scinntí. Depending on context it can also mean skid or darting.

Q: What is the plural of start in Irish?

The plural of scinneadh is scinntí; with the article, na scinntí means “the starts”. The genitive plural is scinntí, as in cúis na scinntí (the cause of the starts).

Q: Does scinneadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scinneadh can mean start, skid or darting, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “start” in Irish

Irish:: scinneadh
English:: start, skid, darting
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: scinn, to spring (ag scinneadh, springing)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “SHKIN-yuh” /ʃcɪnʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: scinntí (starts)
Genitive singular:: scinnte, an scinnte (e.g. le linn an scinnte, during the start)
Genitive plural:: scinntí, na scinntí (e.g. cúis na scinntí, the cause of the starts)

What does “scinneadh” mean?

“Scinneadh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

start: Scinneadh is a sudden jump or start, the verbal noun of the verb 'scinn' (spring, dart, start).Also: jump, spring, bound.

2 other meanings: skid or darting

2skid: A skidding or glancing movement, as of something sliding off a surface.Also: skidding, glance, ricochet.
3darting: The act of darting, rushing or flying off quickly.Also: rush, flight, dash.

Other Irish words for start: tús (beginning), tosaigh (begin), tosach (beginning), preab (start)

“Scinneadh” as a verbal noun

After ag, scinneadh means springing: it is the verbal noun of the verb scinn (to spring). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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scinneadhverbal noun

ag scinneadhspringing

“Scinneadh” with the article

The plural of start in Irish is scinntí. Here is scinneadh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scinneadh

the start

No change after an

na scinntí

the starts

Plural: no change after na

“Scinneadh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scinneadh, the Irish word for start.

Baineadh scinneadh as nuair a chuala sé an torann.

He gave a start when he heard the noise.

Thug an carr scinneadh ar an mbóthar fliuch.

The car skidded on the wet road.

Rinne an cat scinneadh isteach faoin mbord.

The cat darted in under the table.

Chonaic mé rianta an scinnte ar an tarmac.

I saw the skid marks on the tarmac.

Bhí scinntí beaga ag an mbád sna tonnta.

The boat made little bounds on the waves.

Le scinneadh amháin bhí sé thar an gclaí.

With one bound he was over the wall.

Baineadh scinneadh asam nuair a ghlaoigh sí orm.

I got a fright when she called me.

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Start in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for start?

The Irish for start is scinneadh (pronounced “SHKIN-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scinntí. Depending on context it can also mean skid or darting.

How do you pronounce scinneadh in Irish?

Scinneadh is said like “SHKIN-yuh” (IPA /ʃcɪnʲə/).

What is the plural of start in Irish?

The plural of scinneadh is scinntí; with the article, na scinntí means “the starts”. The genitive plural is scinntí, as in cúis na scinntí (the cause of the starts).

Does scinneadh have more than one meaning?

Yes. Scinneadh can mean start, skid or darting, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'scinneadh' different from 'sciorradh'?

'Sciorradh' is a slip or slide, while 'scinneadh' is a sudden start, bound or glancing movement; both can describe a skid.

Start in Irish (Scinneadh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage