HeyRuaHow to say “to scrape” in Irish
- Irish:
- scríob
- English:
- to scrape, scratch
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- scríobadh (ag scríobadh, scraping)
- Verbal adjective:
- scríobtha
- Pronunciation:
- “shkreeb” /ʃcɾʲiːbˠ/
What does “scríob” mean?
“Scríob” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to scrape
- To rub a surface with something hard or sharp so as to remove a layer or mark it.Also: scrape off, rub off.
1 other meaning: scratch
- 2to scratch
- To mark or cut the skin or a surface lightly with nails, claws or something sharp.Also: graze, claw.
“Scríob” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scríob méI scraped | Níor scríob méI did not scrape | Ar scríob mé?Did I scrape? |
| tú (you) | Scríob túYou scraped | Níor scríob túYou did not scrape | Ar scríob tú?Did you scrape? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scríob sé / síHe scraped | Níor scríob sé / síHe did not scrape | Ar scríob sé / sí?Did he scrape? |
| sinn (we) | ScríobamarWe scraped | Níor scríobamarWe did not scrape | Ar scríobamar?Did we scrape? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scríob sibhYou scraped | Níor scríob sibhYou did not scrape | Ar scríob sibh?Did you scrape? |
| siad (they) | Scríob siadThey scraped | Níor scríob siadThey did not scrape | Ar scríob siad?Did they scrape? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scríobadh | Níor scríobadh | Ar scríobadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScríobaimI scrape | Ní scríobaimI do not scrape | An scríobaim?Do I scrape? |
| tú (you) | Scríobann túYou scrape | Ní scríobann túYou do not scrape | An scríobann tú?Do you scrape? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scríobann sé / síHe scrapes | Ní scríobann sé / síHe does not scrape | An scríobann sé / sí?Does he scrape? |
| sinn (we) | ScríobaimidWe scrape | Ní scríobaimidWe do not scrape | An scríobaimid?Do we scrape? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scríobann sibhYou scrape | Ní scríobann sibhYou do not scrape | An scríobann sibh?Do you scrape? |
| siad (they) | Scríobann siadThey scrape | Ní scríobann siadThey do not scrape | An scríobann siad?Do they scrape? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scríobtar | Ní scríobtar | An scríobtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scríobfaidh méI will scrape | Ní scríobfaidh méI will not scrape | An scríobfaidh mé?Will I scrape? |
| tú (you) | Scríobfaidh túYou will scrape | Ní scríobfaidh túYou will not scrape | An scríobfaidh tú?Will you scrape? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scríobfaidh sé / síHe will scrape | Ní scríobfaidh sé / síHe will not scrape | An scríobfaidh sé / sí?Will he scrape? |
| sinn (we) | ScríobfaimidWe will scrape | Ní scríobfaimidWe will not scrape | An scríobfaimid?Will we scrape? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scríobfaidh sibhYou will scrape | Ní scríobfaidh sibhYou will not scrape | An scríobfaidh sibh?Will you scrape? |
| siad (they) | Scríobfaidh siadThey will scrape | Ní scríobfaidh siadThey will not scrape | An scríobfaidh siad?Will they scrape? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scríobfar | Ní scríobfar | An scríobfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScríobfainnI would scrape | Ní scríobfainnI would not scrape | An scríobfainn?Would I scrape? |
| tú (you) | ScríobfáYou would scrape | Ní scríobfáYou would not scrape | An scríobfá?Would you scrape? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scríobfadh sé / síHe would scrape | Ní scríobfadh sé / síHe would not scrape | An scríobfadh sé / sí?Would he scrape? |
| sinn (we) | ScríobfaimisWe would scrape | Ní scríobfaimisWe would not scrape | An scríobfaimis?Would we scrape? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scríobfadh sibhYou would scrape | Ní scríobfadh sibhYou would not scrape | An scríobfadh sibh?Would you scrape? |
| siad (they) | ScríobfaidísThey would scrape | Ní scríobfaidísThey would not scrape | An scríobfaidís?Would they scrape? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scríobfaí | Ní scríobfaí | An scríobfaí? |
“Scríob” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Scríob mé an phéint den doras inné.
I scraped the paint off the door yesterday.
Scríobann an cat an tolg gach lá.
The cat scratches the sofa every day.
Scríobfaidh mé an láib de mo bhróga.
I will scrape the mud off my shoes.
Scríobfadh sé an carr dá mbeadh sé míchúramach.
He would scratch the car if he were careless.
Níor scríob an madra an doras riamh.
The dog never scratched the door.
Ar scríob tú do lámh ar an mballa?
Did you scrape your hand on the wall?
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To scrape in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to scrape?
The Irish for to scrape is scríob (pronounced “shkreeb”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is scríobadh.
What is the verbal noun of scríob?
The verbal noun of scríob is scríobadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag scríobadh (scraping). The verbal adjective is scríobtha.
How do you say scríob in the past and the future?
Past: Scríob mé; negative Níor scríob mé; question Ar scríob mé?. Future: Scríobfaidh mé; negative Ní scríobfaidh mé; question An scríobfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of scríob?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Scríobfainn (I would scrape); negative Ní scríobfainn; question An scríobfainn?.
Does scríob have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scríob can mean to scrape or to scratch, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'scríob' the same as 'scríobh'?
No. 'Scríob' means to scrape or scratch, while 'scríobh' means to write; they sound similar, so watch the final letters.
What does 'ceann scríbe' mean?
'Ceann scríbe' means destination; it comes from the related noun 'scríob', not from the verb meaning to scrape.
