HeyRuaHow to say “bursary” in Irish
- Irish:
- sparánacht
- English:
- bursary, bursarship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAR-aw-nukht” /ˈsˠpˠaɾˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- sparánachta, na sparánachta (e.g. luach na sparánachta, the value of the bursary)
What does “sparánacht” mean?
“Sparánacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- bursary
- A grant of money given to a student or researcher to support their studies.Also: scholarship, grant, studentship.
1 other meaning: bursarship
- 2bursarship
- The office or position of a bursar, the person who manages the finances of a college or institution.Also: office of bursar.
Other Irish words for bursary: scoláireacht (scholarship), bursa (bursary)
“Sparánacht” with the article
Here is sparánacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Sparánacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sparánacht, the Irish word for bursary.
Other nouns in Irish
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Bursary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bursary?
The Irish for bursary is sparánacht (pronounced “SPAR-aw-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean bursarship.
How do you pronounce sparánacht in Irish?
Sparánacht is said like “SPAR-aw-nukht” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠaɾˠaːn̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does sparánacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for sparánacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does sparánacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sparánacht can mean bursary or bursarship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sparánacht and scoláireacht?
Both are used for student funding: scoláireacht is a scholarship, often awarded on merit, while sparánacht is a bursary or grant, often for research or need. In practice they overlap.
Is sparánacht related to sparán?
Yes, it comes from sparán, a purse, so a sparánacht is literally money from the purse given to support someone.
