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Irish word

scáth

shadow

nounmasculine/sˠkɑː/

scáth means “shadow” in Irish and is used as a noun. Its recorded IPA pronunciation is /sˠkɑː/.

Definitions

  • horror
  • shyness
  • umbrella

scáth in context

Faoi scáth na gcrann.

Under the shade of the trees.

A1

Ná déan dearmad scáth fearthainne a thabhairt leat.

Don't forget to bring your umbrella.

B1

(4) Na ranganna d'fhágaint gan orduithe óna oifigeach uachtarach chun príosúnaigh do thógaint, no ar scáth fir chréachnuithe do bhreith siar;

(4) The offence of leaving the ranks without orders from his superior officer in order to secure prisoners, or on the pretence of taking wounded men to the rear;

B2

(a) A cheannóidh, a mhalairteoidh, a ghlacfidh i ngeall, a choinneoidh no a ghlacfidh o éinne, ar scáth éinní in aon chor;

( a ) Buys, exchanges, takes in pawn, detains or receives from any person, on any pretence whatsoever;

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