sciobtha
Irish
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From sciob (“to snatch”) + -tha.
For semantic parallels, compare Latin rapidus (“quick”) from Latin rapiō (“to snatch”).
Pronunciation
[edit]- (Cois Fharraige) IPA(key): /ˈʃcʊpˠiː/[1] (as if spelled sciobthaí)
Adjective
[edit]sciobtha
- quick (moving with speed)
Synonyms
[edit]Participle
[edit]sciobtha
- past participle of sciob
References
[edit]- ^ de Bhaldraithe, Tomás (1977) Gaeilge Chois Fhairrge: An Deilbhíocht [The Irish of Cois Fharraige: Accidence] (in Irish), 2nd edition, Institiúid Ard-Léinn Bhaile Átha Cliath [Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies], section 570, page 105
Further reading
[edit]- Dinneen, Patrick S. (1904) “sciobṫa”, in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, 1st edition, Dublin: Irish Texts Society, page 609
- Ó Dónaill, Niall (1977) “sciobtha”, in Foclóir Gaeilge–Béarla, Dublin: An Gúm, →ISBN