HeyRuaHow to say “tittering” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciotaíl
- English:
- tittering
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKIT-ee-il” /ˈʃcɪt̪ˠiːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sciotaíola, na sciotaíola (e.g. fuaim na sciotaíola, the sound of the tittering)
What does “sciotaíl” mean?
- tittering
- Light, half-suppressed laughing; giggling or sniggering, the verbal noun of sciotaigh.Also: giggling, sniggering, titter, giggle.
“Sciotaíl” with the article
Here is sciotaíl after the article (an t-alt).
an sciotaíl
the tittering
No change after an
“Sciotaíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciotaíl, the Irish word for tittering.
Bhí na cailíní ag sciotaíl ar chúl an ranga.
The girls were giggling at the back of the class.
Stop an sciotaíl sin anois!
Stop that giggling now!
Chuala mé sciotaíl sa seomra eile.
I heard tittering in the other room.
Ní raibh deireadh leis an sciotaíl ar feadh i bhfad.
The giggling didn't stop for a long time.
Thosaigh na páistí ag sciotaíl nuair a thit sé.
The children started sniggering when he fell.
Bhí fuaim na sciotaíola le cloisteáil sa halla.
The sound of giggling could be heard in the hall.
Níor thaitin a sciotaíl leis an múinteoir.
The teacher didn't like her giggling.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Tittering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tittering?
The Irish for tittering is sciotaíl (pronounced “SHKIT-ee-il”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce sciotaíl in Irish?
Sciotaíl is said like “SHKIT-ee-il” (IPA /ˈʃcɪt̪ˠiːlʲ/).
Does sciotaíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for sciotaíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is sciotaíl different from gáire?
Gáire is laughing in general, while sciotaíl is light, suppressed giggling or tittering, often thought rude, as in 'ag sciotaíl gháire'.
