HeyRuaHow to say “tick” in Irish
- Irish:
- sceartán
- English:
- tick
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKAR-tawn” /ˈʃcaɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- sceartáin (ticks)
- Genitive singular:
- sceartáin, an sceartáin (e.g. greim an sceartáin, the bite of the tick)
- Genitive plural:
- sceartán, na sceartán (e.g. greim na sceartán, the bite of the ticks)
What does “sceartán” mean?
- tick
- A small blood-sucking parasite that attaches itself to the skin of animals and people.Also: sheep tick, parasite, dog tick.
Other Irish words for tick: ceartán (tick), tic (tick), ticeáil (tick)
“Sceartán” with the article
The plural of tick in Irish is sceartáin. Here is sceartán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sceartán
the tick
No change after an
na sceartáin
the ticks
Plural: no change after na
“Sceartán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sceartán, the Irish word for tick.
Bhí sceartán ar chluas an mhadra.
There was a tick on the dog's ear.
Bain an sceartán go cúramach le pionsúirín.
Remove the tick carefully with tweezers.
Bíonn go leor sceartán sa raithneach.
There are lots of ticks in the bracken.
Fuair mé sceartán i mo chos inné.
I got a tick in my leg yesterday.
Tá na sceartáin go dona i mbliana.
The ticks are bad this year.
Is féidir galar a fháil ó ghreim sceartáin.
You can get a disease from a tick bite.
Scrúdaigh na caoirigh le haghaidh sceartán.
Check the sheep for ticks.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tick?
The Irish for tick is sceartán (pronounced “SHKAR-tawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sceartáin.
How do you pronounce sceartán in Irish?
Sceartán is said like “SHKAR-tawn” (IPA /ˈʃcaɾˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of tick in Irish?
The plural of sceartán is sceartáin; with the article, na sceartáin means “the ticks”. The genitive plural is sceartán, as in greim na sceartán (the bite of the ticks).
What is the difference between 'sceartán' and 'dreancaid'?
A 'sceartán' is a tick that clings to the skin and sucks blood, while a 'dreancaid' is a flea, which jumps.
