HeyRuaHow to say “throat” in Irish
- Irish:
- scornach
- English:
- throat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKOR-nukh” /ˈskoːrˠn̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- scornacha (throats)
- Genitive singular:
- scornaí, na scornaí (e.g. tinneas scornaí, sore throat)
- Genitive plural:
- scornach, na scornach (e.g. tinneas na scornach, the soreness of the throats)
What does “scornach” mean?
- throat
- The front part of the neck, or the passage inside it through which food and air pass.Also: gullet, windpipe, neck.
Other Irish words for throat: bráid (neck), muineál (neck), sciúch (throat), sceadamán (throat)
“Scornach” with the article
The plural of throat in Irish is scornacha. Here is scornach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scornach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scornach, the Irish word for throat.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Throat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for throat?
The Irish for throat is scornach (pronounced “SKOR-nukh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scornacha.
How do you pronounce scornach in Irish?
Scornach is said like “SKOR-nukh” (IPA /ˈskoːrˠn̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of throat in Irish?
The plural of scornach is scornacha; with the article, na scornacha means “the throats”. The genitive plural is scornach, as in tinneas na scornach (the soreness of the throats).
What is the difference between scornach and muineál?
Scornach is the throat, the front and inside of the neck, while muineál is the neck as a whole. Sceadamán and píobán are also used for the throat or windpipe.
How do I say I have a sore throat?
Say 'Tá scornach thinn orm' or 'Tá tinneas scornaí orm'.
