HeyRuaHow to say “tablecloth” in Irish
- Irish:
- scaraoid
- English:
- tablecloth
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKAR-eed” /ˈskaɾˠiːdʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- scaraoidí (tablecloths)
- Genitive singular:
- scaraoide, na scaraoide (e.g. imeall na scaraoide, the edge of the tablecloth)
- Genitive plural:
- scaraoidí, na scaraoidí (e.g. ag níochán scaraoidí, washing tablecloths)
What does “scaraoid” mean?
- tablecloth
- A cloth spread over a table, especially for meals.Also: table cover, cloth.
“Scaraoid” with the article
The plural of tablecloth in Irish is scaraoidí. Here is scaraoid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an scaraoid
the tablecloth
No change after an
na scaraoidí
the tablecloths
Plural: no change after na
“Scaraoid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scaraoid, the Irish word for tablecloth.
Leag sí scaraoid bhán ar an mbord.
She spread a white tablecloth on the table.
Tá an scaraoid salach arís.
The tablecloth is dirty again.
Dhoirt mé tae ar mo scaraoid nua.
I spilled tea on my new tablecloth.
Bhí smál fíona i lár na scaraoide.
There was a wine stain in the middle of the tablecloth.
Cheannaíomar dhá scaraoid línéadaigh sa siopa.
We bought two linen tablecloths in the shop.
Cuir na scaraoidí sa mheaisín níocháin.
Put the tablecloths in the washing machine.
Bhí scaraoid dhearg ar an mbord sa chistin.
There was a red tablecloth on the kitchen table.
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Tablecloth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tablecloth?
The Irish for tablecloth is scaraoid (pronounced “SKAR-eed”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scaraoidí.
How do you pronounce scaraoid in Irish?
Scaraoid is said like “SKAR-eed” (IPA /ˈskaɾˠiːdʲ/).
What is the plural of tablecloth in Irish?
The plural of scaraoid is scaraoidí; with the article, na scaraoidí means “the tablecloths”. The genitive plural is scaraoidí, as in ag níochán scaraoidí (washing tablecloths).
Is 'scaraoid' the only word for tablecloth?
'Scaraoid' is the standard word, and you may also hear 'éadach boird' for a table cover.
