HeyRuaHow to say “castration” in Irish
- Irish:
- spochadh
- English:
- castration, teasing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- spoch, to tease (ag spochadh, teasing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPUKH-oo” /ˈsˠpˠɔxuː/
- Genitive singular:
- spochta, an spochta (e.g. am an spochta, the time of the castration)
What does “spochadh” mean?
“Spochadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- castration
- The act of castrating or gelding an animal; the verbal noun of the verb 'spoch'.Also: castrating, gelding, neutering.
1 other meaning: teasing
- 2teasing
- The act of teasing, annoying or baiting someone, as in 'ag spochadh as duine'; a verbal noun of 'spoch'.Also: slagging, baiting, annoying.
“Spochadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, spochadh means teasing: it is the verbal noun of the verb spoch (to tease). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Spochadh” with the article
Here is spochadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Spochadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spochadh, the Irish word for castration.
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Castration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for castration?
The Irish for castration is spochadh (pronounced “SPUKH-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean teasing.
How do you pronounce spochadh in Irish?
Spochadh is said like “SPUKH-oo” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɔxuː/).
Does spochadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for spochadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does spochadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spochadh can mean castration or teasing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say 'teasing someone' using spochadh?
Use the preposition 'as': 'ag spochadh as duine' means teasing or slagging someone, e.g. 'Bhí siad ag spochadh aisti'.
