HeyRuaHow to say “to scramble” in Irish
- Irish:
- scrobh
- English:
- to scramble, scratch
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- scrobhadh (ag scrobhadh, scrambling)
- Verbal adjective:
- scrofa
- Pronunciation:
- “skrov” /sˠkɾˠɔw/
What does “scrobh” mean?
“Scrobh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to scramble
- To mix and cook eggs in a pan, stirring them as they set.Also: scramble eggs.
1 other meaning: scratch
- 2to scratch
- To scratch or scrape something with the nails or a sharp point.Also: scrape, claw.
“Scrobh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scrobh méI scrambled | Níor scrobh méI did not scramble | Ar scrobh mé?Did I scramble? |
| tú (you) | Scrobh túYou scrambled | Níor scrobh túYou did not scramble | Ar scrobh tú?Did you scramble? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scrobh sé / síHe scrambled | Níor scrobh sé / síHe did not scramble | Ar scrobh sé / sí?Did he scramble? |
| sinn (we) | ScrobhamarWe scrambled | Níor scrobhamarWe did not scramble | Ar scrobhamar?Did we scramble? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scrobh sibhYou scrambled | Níor scrobh sibhYou did not scramble | Ar scrobh sibh?Did you scramble? |
| siad (they) | Scrobh siadThey scrambled | Níor scrobh siadThey did not scramble | Ar scrobh siad?Did they scramble? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scrobhadh | Níor scrobhadh | Ar scrobhadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScrobhaimI scramble | Ní scrobhaimI do not scramble | An scrobhaim?Do I scramble? |
| tú (you) | Scrobhann túYou scramble | Ní scrobhann túYou do not scramble | An scrobhann tú?Do you scramble? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scrobhann sé / síHe scrambles | Ní scrobhann sé / síHe does not scramble | An scrobhann sé / sí?Does he scramble? |
| sinn (we) | ScrobhaimidWe scramble | Ní scrobhaimidWe do not scramble | An scrobhaimid?Do we scramble? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scrobhann sibhYou scramble | Ní scrobhann sibhYou do not scramble | An scrobhann sibh?Do you scramble? |
| siad (they) | Scrobhann siadThey scramble | Ní scrobhann siadThey do not scramble | An scrobhann siad?Do they scramble? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scrobhtar | Ní scrobhtar | An scrobhtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scrobhfaidh méI will scramble | Ní scrobhfaidh méI will not scramble | An scrobhfaidh mé?Will I scramble? |
| tú (you) | Scrobhfaidh túYou will scramble | Ní scrobhfaidh túYou will not scramble | An scrobhfaidh tú?Will you scramble? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scrobhfaidh sé / síHe will scramble | Ní scrobhfaidh sé / síHe will not scramble | An scrobhfaidh sé / sí?Will he scramble? |
| sinn (we) | ScrobhfaimidWe will scramble | Ní scrobhfaimidWe will not scramble | An scrobhfaimid?Will we scramble? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scrobhfaidh sibhYou will scramble | Ní scrobhfaidh sibhYou will not scramble | An scrobhfaidh sibh?Will you scramble? |
| siad (they) | Scrobhfaidh siadThey will scramble | Ní scrobhfaidh siadThey will not scramble | An scrobhfaidh siad?Will they scramble? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scrobhfar | Ní scrobhfar | An scrobhfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScrobhfainnI would scramble | Ní scrobhfainnI would not scramble | An scrobhfainn?Would I scramble? |
| tú (you) | ScrobhfáYou would scramble | Ní scrobhfáYou would not scramble | An scrobhfá?Would you scramble? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scrobhfadh sé / síHe would scramble | Ní scrobhfadh sé / síHe would not scramble | An scrobhfadh sé / sí?Would he scramble? |
| sinn (we) | ScrobhfaimisWe would scramble | Ní scrobhfaimisWe would not scramble | An scrobhfaimis?Would we scramble? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scrobhfadh sibhYou would scramble | Ní scrobhfadh sibhYou would not scramble | An scrobhfadh sibh?Would you scramble? |
| siad (they) | ScrobhfaidísThey would scramble | Ní scrobhfaidísThey would not scramble | An scrobhfaidís?Would they scramble? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scrobhfaí | Ní scrobhfaí | An scrobhfaí? |
“Scrobh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Scrobh sí na huibheacha don bhricfeasta.
She scrambled the eggs for breakfast.
Scrobhann m'athair uibheacha gach Domhnach.
My father scrambles eggs every Sunday.
Scrobhfaidh mé cúpla ubh duit anois.
I'll scramble a couple of eggs for you now.
Scrobhfainn na huibheacha dá mbeadh im agam.
I would scramble the eggs if I had butter.
Níor scrobh sé na huibheacha i gceart.
He didn't scramble the eggs properly.
Ar scrobh tú na huibheacha fós?
Have you scrambled the eggs yet?
Other verbs in Irish
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To scramble in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to scramble?
The Irish for to scramble is scrobh (pronounced “skrov”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is scrobhadh.
What is the verbal noun of scrobh?
The verbal noun of scrobh is scrobhadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag scrobhadh (scrambling). The verbal adjective is scrofa.
How do you say scrobh in the past and the future?
Past: Scrobh mé; negative Níor scrobh mé; question Ar scrobh mé?. Future: Scrobhfaidh mé; negative Ní scrobhfaidh mé; question An scrobhfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of scrobh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Scrobhfainn (I would scramble); negative Ní scrobhfainn; question An scrobhfainn?.
Does scrobh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scrobh can mean to scramble or to scratch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'scrambled eggs' in Irish?
Use the verbal adjective of 'scrobh': 'uibheacha scrofa'.
Is 'scrobh' the same as 'scríob'?
They are related, but 'scríob' is the usual word for scrape or scratch, while 'scrobh' is best known for scrambling eggs.
