HeyRuaHow to say “terrorizing” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceimhliú
- English:
- terrorizing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- sceimhligh, to terrorize (ag sceimhliú, terrorizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEV-loo” /ˈʃcevʲlʲuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sceimhlithe, an sceimhlithe (e.g. feachtas sceimhlithe, campaign of terror)
What does “sceimhliú” mean?
- terrorizing
- The verbal noun of the verb sceimhligh: the act of frightening or terrorizing people, often by violence.Also: terrorising, intimidation, frightening, terror.
“Sceimhliú” as a verbal noun
After ag, sceimhliú means terrorizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb sceimhligh (to terrorize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
agat
+sceimhliúverbal noun
=ag sceimhliúterrorizing
“Sceimhliú” with the article
Here is sceimhliú after the article (an t-alt).
an sceimhliú
the terrorizing
No change after an
“Sceimhliú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceimhliú, the Irish word for terrorizing.
Cuireadh deireadh leis an sceimhliú sa cheantar.
The terrorizing in the area was brought to an end.
Bhí sceimhliú á dhéanamh ar mhuintir an bhaile.
The people of the town were being terrorized.
Cháin an rialtas an feachtas sceimhlithe.
The government condemned the campaign of terror.
Níl aon leithscéal ann don sceimhliú.
There is no excuse for terrorizing people.
D'fhulaing siad blianta de sceimhliú.
They suffered years of terrorizing.
Is coir thromchúiseach é sceimhliú daoine.
Terrorizing people is a serious crime.
Labhair sí faoin sceimhliú a d'fhulaing a teaghlach.
She spoke about the terror her family suffered.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Terrorizing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for terrorizing?
The Irish for terrorizing is sceimhliú (pronounced “SHKEV-loo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sceimhliú in Irish?
Sceimhliú is said like “SHKEV-loo” (IPA /ˈʃcevʲlʲuː/).
Does sceimhliú have a plural?
No plural form is given for sceimhliú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between sceimhliú and sceimhlitheoireacht?
Sceimhliú is the act of terrorizing or frightening, while sceimhlitheoireacht is the usual word for terrorism as a political phenomenon.
