HeyRuaHow to say “to separate” in Irish
- Irish:
- scar
- English:
- to separate, spread
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- scaradh (ag scaradh, separating)
- Verbal adjective:
- scartha
- Pronunciation:
- “skar” /skaɾˠ/
What does “scar” mean?
“Scar” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to separate
- To part or separate from someone or something, or to split things apart.Also: part, split up, sever, divide.
1 other meaning: spread
- 2to spread
- To spread something out, such as a cloth, hay or manure.Also: spread out, lay out.
Other Irish verbs for to separate: dealaigh (separate)
“Scar” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scar méI separated | Níor scar méI did not separate | Ar scar mé?Did I separate? |
| tú (you) | Scar túYou separated | Níor scar túYou did not separate | Ar scar tú?Did you separate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scar sé / síHe separated | Níor scar sé / síHe did not separate | Ar scar sé / sí?Did he separate? |
| sinn (we) | ScaramarWe separated | Níor scaramarWe did not separate | Ar scaramar?Did we separate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scar sibhYou separated | Níor scar sibhYou did not separate | Ar scar sibh?Did you separate? |
| siad (they) | Scar siadThey separated | Níor scar siadThey did not separate | Ar scar siad?Did they separate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scaradh | Níor scaradh | Ar scaradh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScaraimI separate | Ní scaraimI do not separate | An scaraim?Do I separate? |
| tú (you) | Scarann túYou separate | Ní scarann túYou do not separate | An scarann tú?Do you separate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scarann sé / síHe separates | Ní scarann sé / síHe does not separate | An scarann sé / sí?Does he separate? |
| sinn (we) | ScaraimidWe separate | Ní scaraimidWe do not separate | An scaraimid?Do we separate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scarann sibhYou separate | Ní scarann sibhYou do not separate | An scarann sibh?Do you separate? |
| siad (they) | Scarann siadThey separate | Ní scarann siadThey do not separate | An scarann siad?Do they separate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scartar | Ní scartar | An scartar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scarfaidh méI will separate | Ní scarfaidh méI will not separate | An scarfaidh mé?Will I separate? |
| tú (you) | Scarfaidh túYou will separate | Ní scarfaidh túYou will not separate | An scarfaidh tú?Will you separate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scarfaidh sé / síHe will separate | Ní scarfaidh sé / síHe will not separate | An scarfaidh sé / sí?Will he separate? |
| sinn (we) | ScarfaimidWe will separate | Ní scarfaimidWe will not separate | An scarfaimid?Will we separate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scarfaidh sibhYou will separate | Ní scarfaidh sibhYou will not separate | An scarfaidh sibh?Will you separate? |
| siad (they) | Scarfaidh siadThey will separate | Ní scarfaidh siadThey will not separate | An scarfaidh siad?Will they separate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scarfar | Ní scarfar | An scarfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScarfainnI would separate | Ní scarfainnI would not separate | An scarfainn?Would I separate? |
| tú (you) | ScarfáYou would separate | Ní scarfáYou would not separate | An scarfá?Would you separate? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scarfadh sé / síHe would separate | Ní scarfadh sé / síHe would not separate | An scarfadh sé / sí?Would he separate? |
| sinn (we) | ScarfaimisWe would separate | Ní scarfaimisWe would not separate | An scarfaimis?Would we separate? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scarfadh sibhYou would separate | Ní scarfadh sibhYou would not separate | An scarfadh sibh?Would you separate? |
| siad (they) | ScarfaidísThey would separate | Ní scarfaidísThey would not separate | An scarfaidís?Would they separate? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scarfaí | Ní scarfaí | An scarfaí? |
“Scar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Scar siad óna chéile anuraidh.
They separated last year.
Bíonn sé dian ar na páistí nuair a scarann a dtuismitheoirí óna chéile.
It's hard for children when their parents separate.
Scarfaidh mé leat ag an stáisiún.
I'll part from you at the station.
Ní scarfadh sí lena seanteach go deo.
She would never part with her old house.
Níor scar sé an t-éadach ar an mbord.
He didn't spread the cloth on the table.
Ar scar tú leis an gcailín sin?
Did you break up with that girl?
Other verbs in Irish
More everyday Irish verbs to learn next.
To separate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to separate?
The Irish for to separate is scar (pronounced “skar”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is scaradh.
What is the verbal noun of scar?
The verbal noun of scar is scaradh, used after ag for the continuous: ag scaradh (separating). The verbal adjective is scartha.
How do you say scar in the past and the future?
Past: Scar mé; negative Níor scar mé; question Ar scar mé?. Future: Scarfaidh mé; negative Ní scarfaidh mé; question An scarfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of scar?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Scarfainn (I would separate); negative Ní scarfainn; question An scarfainn?.
Does scar have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scar can mean to separate or to spread, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Which preposition does 'scar' take?
Use 'scar le' for parting with someone or something, as in 'scar sé lena bhean', and 'scar ó' for separating from, as in 'scar siad óna chéile'.
