HeyRuaHow to say “to dash” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciurd
- English:
- to dash, sweep
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- sciurdadh (ag sciurdadh, dashing)
- Verbal adjective:
- sciurdta
- Pronunciation:
- “shkyurd” /ʃcɨɾˠd̪/
What does “sciurd” mean?
“Sciurd” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to dash
- To move off or go somewhere very quickly, in a rush.Also: rush, scurry, scamper, dart.
1 other meaning: sweep
- 2to sweep
- To travel or pass by swiftly, like wind or a vehicle.Also: fly, whizz, speed.
“Sciurd” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Sciurd méI dashed | Níor sciurd méI did not dash | Ar sciurd mé?Did I dash? |
| tú (you) | Sciurd túYou dashed | Níor sciurd túYou did not dash | Ar sciurd tú?Did you dash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sciurd sé / síHe dashed | Níor sciurd sé / síHe did not dash | Ar sciurd sé / sí?Did he dash? |
| sinn (we) | SciurdamarWe dashed | Níor sciurdamarWe did not dash | Ar sciurdamar?Did we dash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sciurd sibhYou dashed | Níor sciurd sibhYou did not dash | Ar sciurd sibh?Did you dash? |
| siad (they) | Sciurd siadThey dashed | Níor sciurd siadThey did not dash | Ar sciurd siad?Did they dash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sciurdadh | Níor sciurdadh | Ar sciurdadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SciurdaimI dash | Ní sciurdaimI do not dash | An sciurdaim?Do I dash? |
| tú (you) | Sciurdann túYou dash | Ní sciurdann túYou do not dash | An sciurdann tú?Do you dash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sciurdann sé / síHe dashes | Ní sciurdann sé / síHe does not dash | An sciurdann sé / sí?Does he dash? |
| sinn (we) | SciurdaimidWe dash | Ní sciurdaimidWe do not dash | An sciurdaimid?Do we dash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sciurdann sibhYou dash | Ní sciurdann sibhYou do not dash | An sciurdann sibh?Do you dash? |
| siad (they) | Sciurdann siadThey dash | Ní sciurdann siadThey do not dash | An sciurdann siad?Do they dash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sciurdtar | Ní sciurdtar | An sciurdtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Sciurdfaidh méI will dash | Ní sciurdfaidh méI will not dash | An sciurdfaidh mé?Will I dash? |
| tú (you) | Sciurdfaidh túYou will dash | Ní sciurdfaidh túYou will not dash | An sciurdfaidh tú?Will you dash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sciurdfaidh sé / síHe will dash | Ní sciurdfaidh sé / síHe will not dash | An sciurdfaidh sé / sí?Will he dash? |
| sinn (we) | SciurdfaimidWe will dash | Ní sciurdfaimidWe will not dash | An sciurdfaimid?Will we dash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sciurdfaidh sibhYou will dash | Ní sciurdfaidh sibhYou will not dash | An sciurdfaidh sibh?Will you dash? |
| siad (they) | Sciurdfaidh siadThey will dash | Ní sciurdfaidh siadThey will not dash | An sciurdfaidh siad?Will they dash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sciurdfar | Ní sciurdfar | An sciurdfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SciurdfainnI would dash | Ní sciurdfainnI would not dash | An sciurdfainn?Would I dash? |
| tú (you) | SciurdfáYou would dash | Ní sciurdfáYou would not dash | An sciurdfá?Would you dash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Sciurdfadh sé / síHe would dash | Ní sciurdfadh sé / síHe would not dash | An sciurdfadh sé / sí?Would he dash? |
| sinn (we) | SciurdfaimisWe would dash | Ní sciurdfaimisWe would not dash | An sciurdfaimis?Would we dash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Sciurdfadh sibhYou would dash | Ní sciurdfadh sibhYou would not dash | An sciurdfadh sibh?Would you dash? |
| siad (they) | SciurdfaidísThey would dash | Ní sciurdfaidísThey would not dash | An sciurdfaidís?Would they dash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Sciurdfaí | Ní sciurdfaí | An sciurdfaí? |
“Sciurd” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Sciurd sé amach an doras gan focal.
He dashed out the door without a word.
Sciurdann na páistí abhaile tar éis na scoile.
The children rush home after school.
Sciurdfaidh mé síos go dtí an siopa anois.
I'll dash down to the shop now.
Sciurdfadh an luch isteach faoin mbord.
The mouse would scurry in under the table.
Níor sciurd an cat nuair a chonaic sé an madra.
The cat didn't dart off when it saw the dog.
Ar sciurd sí isteach chun an leabhar a fháil?
Did she dash in to get the book?
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To dash in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to dash?
The Irish for to dash is sciurd (pronounced “shkyurd”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is sciurdadh.
What is the verbal noun of sciurd?
The verbal noun of sciurd is sciurdadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag sciurdadh (dashing). The verbal adjective is sciurdta.
How do you say sciurd in the past and the future?
Past: Sciurd mé; negative Níor sciurd mé; question Ar sciurd mé?. Future: Sciurdfaidh mé; negative Ní sciurdfaidh mé; question An sciurdfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of sciurd?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Sciurdfainn (I would dash); negative Ní sciurdfainn; question An sciurdfainn?.
Does sciurd have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciurd can mean to dash or to sweep, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is there a noun form used for a quick trip?
Yes, 'sciuird' means a quick dash or short visit, as in 'thug mé sciuird go Gaillimh', I made a quick trip to Galway.
