HeyRuaHow to say “to strain” in Irish
- Irish:
- scag
- English:
- to strain, sift, refine
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- scagadh (ag scagadh, straining)
- Verbal adjective:
- scagtha
- Pronunciation:
- “skag” /skaɡ/
What does “scag” mean?
“Scag” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to strain
- To pass a liquid through a strainer or filter to separate out solids.Also: filter, drain off, percolate.
2 other meanings: sift or refine
- 2to sift
- To separate or sort something carefully, including examining information or candidates closely.Also: screen, sort out, scrutinise.
- 3to refine
- To purify a substance such as oil or sugar by removing impurities.Also: purify, clarify.
“Scag” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scag méI strained | Níor scag méI did not strain | Ar scag mé?Did I strain? |
| tú (you) | Scag túYou strained | Níor scag túYou did not strain | Ar scag tú?Did you strain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scag sé / síHe strained | Níor scag sé / síHe did not strain | Ar scag sé / sí?Did he strain? |
| sinn (we) | ScagamarWe strained | Níor scagamarWe did not strain | Ar scagamar?Did we strain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scag sibhYou strained | Níor scag sibhYou did not strain | Ar scag sibh?Did you strain? |
| siad (they) | Scag siadThey strained | Níor scag siadThey did not strain | Ar scag siad?Did they strain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scagadh | Níor scagadh | Ar scagadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScagaimI strain | Ní scagaimI do not strain | An scagaim?Do I strain? |
| tú (you) | Scagann túYou strain | Ní scagann túYou do not strain | An scagann tú?Do you strain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scagann sé / síHe strains | Ní scagann sé / síHe does not strain | An scagann sé / sí?Does he strain? |
| sinn (we) | ScagaimidWe strain | Ní scagaimidWe do not strain | An scagaimid?Do we strain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scagann sibhYou strain | Ní scagann sibhYou do not strain | An scagann sibh?Do you strain? |
| siad (they) | Scagann siadThey strain | Ní scagann siadThey do not strain | An scagann siad?Do they strain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scagtar | Ní scagtar | An scagtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Scagfaidh méI will strain | Ní scagfaidh méI will not strain | An scagfaidh mé?Will I strain? |
| tú (you) | Scagfaidh túYou will strain | Ní scagfaidh túYou will not strain | An scagfaidh tú?Will you strain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scagfaidh sé / síHe will strain | Ní scagfaidh sé / síHe will not strain | An scagfaidh sé / sí?Will he strain? |
| sinn (we) | ScagfaimidWe will strain | Ní scagfaimidWe will not strain | An scagfaimid?Will we strain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scagfaidh sibhYou will strain | Ní scagfaidh sibhYou will not strain | An scagfaidh sibh?Will you strain? |
| siad (they) | Scagfaidh siadThey will strain | Ní scagfaidh siadThey will not strain | An scagfaidh siad?Will they strain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scagfar | Ní scagfar | An scagfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ScagfainnI would strain | Ní scagfainnI would not strain | An scagfainn?Would I strain? |
| tú (you) | ScagfáYou would strain | Ní scagfáYou would not strain | An scagfá?Would you strain? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Scagfadh sé / síHe would strain | Ní scagfadh sé / síHe would not strain | An scagfadh sé / sí?Would he strain? |
| sinn (we) | ScagfaimisWe would strain | Ní scagfaimisWe would not strain | An scagfaimis?Would we strain? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Scagfadh sibhYou would strain | Ní scagfadh sibhYou would not strain | An scagfadh sibh?Would you strain? |
| siad (they) | ScagfaidísThey would strain | Ní scagfaidísThey would not strain | An scagfaidís?Would they strain? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Scagfaí | Ní scagfaí | An scagfaí? |
“Scag” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Scag sí an tae sular dhoirt sí é.
She strained the tea before she poured it.
Scagann an t-inneall seo an t-uisce.
This machine filters the water.
Scagfaidh an coiste na hiarratais amárach.
The committee will screen the applications tomorrow.
Scagfainn an t-anraith dá mbeadh síothlán agam.
I would strain the soup if I had a strainer.
Níor scag siad an fhianaise i gceart.
They did not sift the evidence properly.
Ar scag tú na glasraí fós?
Have you drained the vegetables yet?
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To strain in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to strain?
The Irish for to strain is scag (pronounced “skag”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is scagadh.
What is the verbal noun of scag?
The verbal noun of scag is scagadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag scagadh (straining). The verbal adjective is scagtha.
How do you say scag in the past and the future?
Past: Scag mé; negative Níor scag mé; question Ar scag mé?. Future: Scagfaidh mé; negative Ní scagfaidh mé; question An scagfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of scag?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Scagfainn (I would strain); negative Ní scagfainn; question An scagfainn?.
Does scag have more than one meaning?
Yes. Scag can mean to strain, to sift or to refine, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'scag' and 'síothlaigh'?
Both can mean to strain a liquid, but 'síothlaigh' is mostly physical straining or draining, while 'scag' also covers filtering, refining and sifting information, as in 'scag an fhianaise'.
