HeyRuaHow to say “sweeper” in Irish
- Irish:
- scuabaire
- English:
- sweeper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOO-uh-bir-uh” /ˈskuəbəɾʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scuabairí (sweepers)
- Genitive singular:
- scuabaire, an scuabaire (e.g. scuab an scuabaire, the sweeper's brush)
- Genitive plural:
- scuabairí, na scuabairí (e.g. obair na scuabairí, the sweepers' work)
What does “scuabaire” mean?
“Scuabaire” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sweeper
- A person who sweeps, for example streets, floors or chimneys.Also: street sweeper, cleaner.
1 other meaning:
- 2sweeper
- A machine or device used for sweeping, such as a carpet sweeper or road sweeper.Also: carpet sweeper, road sweeper, sweeping machine.
“Scuabaire” with the article
The plural of sweeper in Irish is scuabairí. Here is scuabaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scuabaire
the sweeper
No change after an
na scuabairí
the sweepers
Plural: no change after na
“Scuabaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scuabaire, the Irish word for sweeper.
Tá scuabaire ag glanadh na sráide gach maidin.
A sweeper cleans the street every morning.
Bhí an scuabaire ag obair go luath inniu.
The sweeper was working early today.
Chonaic mé carr an scuabaire taobh amuigh.
I saw the sweeper's vehicle outside.
Tá na scuabairí ar stailc an tseachtain seo.
The sweepers are on strike this week.
Bhí m'athair ina scuabaire sráide fadó.
My father was a street sweeper long ago.
Fostaíonn an chomhairle a lán scuabairí.
The council employs a lot of sweepers.
Cheannaíomar scuabaire nua don chistin.
We bought a new sweeper for the kitchen.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sweeper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sweeper?
The Irish for sweeper is scuabaire (pronounced “SKOO-uh-bir-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scuabairí.
How do you pronounce scuabaire in Irish?
Scuabaire is said like “SKOO-uh-bir-uh” (IPA /ˈskuəbəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of sweeper in Irish?
The plural of scuabaire is scuabairí; with the article, na scuabairí means “the sweepers”. The genitive plural is scuabairí, as in obair na scuabairí (the sweepers' work).
What is the difference between scuab and scuabaire?
Scuab is the brush or broom itself, while scuabaire is the person or machine that does the sweeping.
