HeyRuaHow to say “blister” in Irish
- Irish:
- spuaic
- English:
- blister, spire, huff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spoo-ik” /sˠpˠuəc/
- Plural:
- spuaiceanna (blisters)
- Genitive singular:
- spuaice, na spuaice (e.g. pian na spuaice, the pain of the blister)
- Genitive plural:
- spuaiceanna, na spuaiceanna (e.g. pian na spuaiceanna, the pain of the blisters)
What does “spuaic” mean?
“Spuaic” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- blister
- A small bubble of fluid under the skin caused by rubbing or burning.Also: water blister, callus.
“Spuaic” with the article
The plural of blister in Irish is spuaiceanna. Here is spuaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spuaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spuaic, the Irish word for blister.
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Blister in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for blister?
The Irish for blister is spuaic (pronounced “spoo-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spuaiceanna. Depending on context it can also mean spire or huff.
How do you pronounce spuaic in Irish?
Spuaic is said like “spoo-ik” (IPA /sˠpˠuəc/).
What is the plural of blister in Irish?
The plural of spuaic is spuaiceanna; with the article, na spuaiceanna means “the blisters”. The genitive plural is spuaiceanna, as in pian na spuaiceanna (the pain of the blisters).
Does spuaic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spuaic can mean blister, spire or huff, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spuaic and stuaic?
Both can mean a peak or a fit of sulking, but spuaic is the usual word for a blister or a spire, while stuaic is more often a pinnacle or a huff (tá stuaic air).
