HeyRuaHow to say “wing” in Irish
- Irish:
- sciathán
- English:
- wing, wing (of building, army, party), arm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHKEE-uh-hawn” /ˈʃciəhaːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- sciatháin
- Genitive singular:
- sciatháin, an sciatháin (e.g. barr an sciatháin, the tip of the wing)
- Genitive plural:
- sciathán, na sciathán (e.g. fuaim na sciathán, the sound of the wings)
What does “sciathán” mean?
“Sciathán” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- wing
- The part of a bird's, insect's or aircraft's body used for flying.Also: bird wing, aircraft wing.
2 other meanings: wing (of building, army, party) or arm
- 2wing (of building, army, party)
- A section that extends out from the main part of a building, or a division of an army, party or organisation.Also: wing, extension, side, section.
- 3arm
- A person's arm, used informally or in dialect speech.Also: upper arm.
Other Irish words for wing: eite (wing)
“Sciathán” with the article
The plural of wing in Irish is sciatháin. Here is sciathán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sciathán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sciathán, the Irish word for wing.
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Wing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wing?
The Irish for wing is sciathán (pronounced “SHKEE-uh-hawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sciatháin. Depending on context it can also mean wing (of building, army, party) or arm.
How do you pronounce sciathán in Irish?
Sciathán is said like “SHKEE-uh-hawn” (IPA /ˈʃciəhaːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of wing in Irish?
The plural of sciathán is sciatháin; with the article, it is na sciatháin. The genitive plural is sciathán, as in fuaim na sciathán (the sound of the wings).
Does sciathán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sciathán can mean wing, wing (of building, army, party) or arm, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sciathán and eite?
Both can mean wing, but sciathán is the usual word for a bird's or plane's wing, while eite often means a fin or a feather-like wing, as in eite éisc (fish fin).
How do you say 'bat' in Irish?
A bat is sciathán leathair, literally 'leather wing'.
