HeyRuaHow to say “big clumsy foot” in Irish
- Irish:
- spág
- English:
- big clumsy foot, paw
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spawg” /spˠɑːɡ/
- Plural:
- spága (big clumsy feet)
- Genitive singular:
- spáige, na spáige (e.g. lorg na spáige, the print of the big foot)
- Genitive plural:
- spág, na spág (e.g. trup na spág, the clatter of the big feet)
What does “spág” mean?
“Spág” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- big clumsy foot
- A large, awkward or clumsy foot; used humorously or disparagingly of someone's feet.Also: clumsy foot, big foot, flat foot, hoof.
1 other meaning: paw
- 2paw
- An animal's paw, or figuratively a big clumsy hand.Also: clumsy hand.
“Spág” with the article
The plural of big clumsy foot in Irish is spága. Here is spág after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spág” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spág, the Irish word for big clumsy foot.
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Big clumsy foot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for big clumsy foot?
The Irish for big clumsy foot is spág (pronounced “spawg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spága. Depending on context it can also mean paw.
How do you pronounce spág in Irish?
Spág is said like “spawg” (IPA /spˠɑːɡ/).
What is the plural of big clumsy foot in Irish?
The plural of spág is spága; with the article, na spága means “the big clumsy feet”. The genitive plural is spág, as in trup na spág (the clatter of the big feet).
Does spág have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spág can mean big clumsy foot or paw, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'spág' different from 'cos' or 'troigh'?
'Cos' and 'troigh' are the neutral words for foot, while 'spág' means a big, clumsy foot and is humorous or mildly insulting.
