HeyRuaHow to say “throat” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciúch
- English:
- throat
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “shkyookh” /ʃcuːx/
- Plural:
- sciúcha (throats)
- Genitive singular:
- sciúiche, na sciúiche (e.g. barr na sciúiche, the top of the throat)
- Genitive plural:
- sciúch, na sciúch (e.g. pian na sciúch, the pain of the throats)
What does “sciúch” mean?
- throat
- The front part of the neck, or the passage inside it; often used of the voice.Also: windpipe, gullet, neck.
Other Irish words for throat: bráid (neck), muineál (neck), scornach (throat), sceadamán (throat)
“Sciúch” with the article
The plural of throat in Irish is sciúcha. Here is sciúch after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciúch” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciúch, the Irish word for throat.
Other nouns in Irish
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Throat in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for throat?
The Irish for throat is sciúch (pronounced “shkyookh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sciúcha.
How do you pronounce sciúch in Irish?
Sciúch is said like “shkyookh” (IPA /ʃcuːx/).
What is the plural of throat in Irish?
The plural of sciúch is sciúcha; with the article, na sciúcha means “the throats”. The genitive plural is sciúch, as in pian na sciúch (the pain of the throats).
What is the difference between 'sciúch' and 'scornach'?
Both mean throat; 'scornach' is the more common everyday word, while 'sciúch' is often used in phrases about the voice, such as 'in ard a sciúiche' (at the top of one's voice).
