HeyRuaHow to say “example” in Irish
- Irish:
- sampla
- English:
- example, sample
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOWM-pluh” /ˈsˠəuːmˠpˠl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- samplaí (examples)
- Genitive singular:
- sampla, an tsampla (e.g. brí an tsampla, the meaning of the example)
- Genitive plural:
- samplaí, na samplaí (e.g. liosta na samplaí, the list of examples)
What does “sampla” mean?
“Sampla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- example
- A thing that shows what others of its kind are like, or a model to be copied.Also: instance, model, illustration.
1 other meaning: sample
- 2sample
- A small amount or specimen taken to show the quality or nature of the whole.Also: specimen, pattern.
Other Irish words for example: eiseamláir (example)
“Sampla” with the article
The plural of example in Irish is samplaí. Here is sampla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sampla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sampla, the Irish word for example.
Other nouns in Irish
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Example in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for example?
The Irish for example is sampla (pronounced “SOWM-pluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is samplaí. Depending on context it can also mean sample.
How do you pronounce sampla in Irish?
Sampla is said like “SOWM-pluh” (IPA /ˈsˠəuːmˠpˠl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of example in Irish?
The plural of sampla is samplaí; with the article, na samplaí means “the examples”. The genitive plural is samplaí, as in liosta na samplaí (the list of examples).
Does sampla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sampla can mean example or sample, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sampla change to shampla?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shampla. After ár (our) it stays ár sampla, because s does not take eclipsis.
How do I say 'for example' in Irish?
Say 'mar shampla', with lenition after 'mar'. It is often abbreviated 'm.sh.' in writing.
Is there another word for 'example' meaning a role model?
Yes, 'eiseamláir' is used for a model or exemplary person, as in 'eiseamláir mhaith í'. 'Sampla' is the everyday word for an example or sample.
