HeyRuaHow to say “crumb” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprúille
- English:
- crumb, shred
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPROO-lyuh” /ˈsˠpˠɾˠuːl̠ʲə/
- Plural:
- sprúillí (crumbs)
- Genitive singular:
- sprúille, an sprúille (e.g. titim an sprúille, the fall of the crumb)
- Genitive plural:
- sprúillí, na sprúillí (e.g. ag scuabadh na sprúillí, sweeping up the crumbs)
What does “sprúille” mean?
“Sprúille” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crumb
- A small fragment or crumb, especially of bread or food.Also: fragment, scrap, bit.
1 other meaning: shred
- 2shred
- A tiny piece or shred of anything; in the plural, smithereens or bits.Also: smithereens, small piece, particle.
Other Irish words for crumb: grabhróg (crumb), sprúilleog (crumb)
“Sprúille” with the article
The plural of crumb in Irish is sprúillí. Here is sprúille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sprúille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprúille, the Irish word for crumb.
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Crumb in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for crumb?
The Irish for crumb is sprúille (pronounced “SPROO-lyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sprúillí. Depending on context it can also mean shred.
How do you pronounce sprúille in Irish?
Sprúille is said like “SPROO-lyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾˠuːl̠ʲə/).
What is the plural of crumb in Irish?
The plural of sprúille is sprúillí; with the article, na sprúillí means “the crumbs”. The genitive plural is sprúillí, as in ag scuabadh na sprúillí (sweeping up the crumbs).
Does sprúille have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sprúille can mean crumb or shred, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sprúille and grabhróg?
Both can mean a crumb; grabhróg is the usual word for a breadcrumb, while sprúille is any small fragment or scrap, and sprúillí can mean smithereens.
