HeyRuaHow to say “experience” in Irish
- Irish:
- eispéireas
- English:
- experience, experience (event)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “ESH-pay-ris” /ˈɛʃpʲeːɾʲəs/
- Genitive singular:
- eispéiris, an eispéiris (e.g. easpa eispéiris, lack of experience)
What does “eispéireas” mean?
“Eispéireas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- experience
- Knowledge or skill gained by doing or living through something.Also: practical knowledge, expertise.
1 other meaning: experience (event)
- 2experience (event)
- Something that happens to you and affects you.Also: experience, event, incident.
Other Irish words for experience: taithí (experience)
“Eispéireas” with the article
Here is eispéireas after the article (an t-alt).
“Eispéireas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eispéireas, the Irish word for experience.
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Experience in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for experience?
The Irish for experience is eispéireas (pronounced “ESH-pay-ris”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean experience (event).
How do you pronounce eispéireas in Irish?
Eispéireas is said like “ESH-pay-ris” (IPA /ˈɛʃpʲeːɾʲəs/).
Does eispéireas have a plural?
No plural form is given for eispéireas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does eispéireas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eispéireas can mean experience or experience (event), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does eispéireas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eispéireas (the experience), a heispéireas (her experience), a n-eispéireas (their experience).
What is the difference between 'eispéireas' and 'taithí'?
'Taithí' is the more common, traditional word for experience or practice (tá taithí agam air), while 'eispéireas' is more formal and is often used for a particular experience or in official contexts like 'eispéireas oibre'.
