HeyRuaHow to say “crumb” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprúilleog
- English:
- crumb, scrap
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPROO-lyohg” /ˈsˠpˠɾˠuːlʲoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sprúilleoga (crumbs)
- Genitive singular:
- sprúilleoige, na sprúilleoige (e.g. blas na sprúilleoige, the taste of the crumb)
- Genitive plural:
- sprúilleog, na sprúilleog (e.g. scuabadh na sprúilleog, sweeping up the crumbs)
What does “sprúilleog” mean?
“Sprúilleog” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- crumb
- A small fragment of bread or other food.Also: morsel, bit of bread.
“Sprúilleog” with the article
The plural of crumb in Irish is sprúilleoga. Here is sprúilleog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sprúilleog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprúilleog, 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 sprúilleog (pronounced “SPROO-lyohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sprúilleoga. Depending on context it can also mean scrap.
How do you pronounce sprúilleog in Irish?
Sprúilleog is said like “SPROO-lyohg” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾˠuːlʲoːɡ/).
What is the plural of crumb in Irish?
The plural of sprúilleog is sprúilleoga; with the article, na sprúilleoga means “the crumbs”. The genitive plural is sprúilleog, as in scuabadh na sprúilleog (sweeping up the crumbs).
Does sprúilleog have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sprúilleog can mean crumb or scrap, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sprúilleog' and 'grabhróg'?
Both mean crumb; 'grabhróg' is also very common, and 'sprúilleog' can additionally mean any tiny scrap of something.
