How to say “thriller” in Irish
- Irish:
- scéinséir
- English:
- thriller
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAYN-shayr” /ˈʃcẽːnʲʃeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- scéinséirí (thrillers)
- Genitive singular:
- scéinséara, an scéinséara (e.g. údar an scéinséara, the author of the thriller)
- Genitive plural:
- scéinséirí, na scéinséirí (e.g. léitheoirí na scéinséirí, readers of thrillers)
What does “scéinséir” mean?
- thriller
- An exciting novel, film or play full of suspense, often about crime or danger.Also: suspense novel, thriller film, crime thriller.
“Scéinséir” with the article
The plural of thriller in Irish is scéinséirí. Here is scéinséir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scéinséir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scéinséir, the Irish word for thriller.
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Thriller in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for thriller?
The Irish for thriller is scéinséir (pronounced “SHKAYN-shayr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scéinséirí.
How do you pronounce scéinséir in Irish?
Scéinséir is said like “SHKAYN-shayr” (IPA /ˈʃcẽːnʲʃeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of thriller in Irish?
The plural of scéinséir is scéinséirí; with the article, na scéinséirí means “the thrillers”. The genitive plural is scéinséirí, as in léitheoirí na scéinséirí (readers of thrillers).
Is 'scéinséir' related to 'scéin'?
Yes, it comes from 'scéin', meaning terror or fright, so a 'scéinséir' is something that thrills or frightens you.
