HeyRuaHow to say “tap” in Irish
- Irish:
- sconna
- English:
- tap, spout, diarrhoea
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKUN-uh” /ˈskʊnə/
- Plural:
- sconnaí (taps)
- Genitive singular:
- sconna, an sconna (e.g. hanla an sconna, the tap handle)
- Genitive plural:
- sconnaí, na sconnaí (e.g. ag deisiú sconnaí, repairing taps)
What does “sconna” mean?
“Sconna” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tap
- A device that controls the flow of water or other liquid from a pipe.Also: faucet, spigot, valve.
2 other meanings: spout or diarrhoea
- 2spout
- A spout or gush of liquid, or the opening it pours from.Also: gush, jet, spurt.
- 3diarrhoea
- An informal word for diarrhoea, the runs.Also: the runs, the trots, diarrhea.
Other Irish words for tap: buacaire (tap)
“Sconna” with the article
The plural of tap in Irish is sconnaí. Here is sconna after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sconna” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sconna, the Irish word for tap.
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Tap in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tap?
The Irish for tap is sconna (pronounced “SKUN-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sconnaí. Depending on context it can also mean spout or diarrhoea.
How do you pronounce sconna in Irish?
Sconna is said like “SKUN-uh” (IPA /ˈskʊnə/).
What is the plural of tap in Irish?
The plural of sconna is sconnaí; with the article, na sconnaí means “the taps”. The genitive plural is sconnaí, as in ag deisiú sconnaí (repairing taps).
Does sconna have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sconna can mean tap, spout or diarrhoea, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'turn on the tap' and 'turn off the tap'?
Say 'cas air an sconna' or 'oscail an sconna' to turn it on, and 'múch an sconna' or 'dún an sconna' to turn it off.
What is 'tap water' in Irish?
Tap water is 'uisce sconna', with sconna used like an adjective after the noun.
