Flash in Irish (Splanc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for flash?

The Irish for flash is splanc (pronounced “splawnk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is splancacha. Depending on context it can also mean spark or ember.

Q: What is the plural of flash in Irish?

The plural of splanc is splancacha; with the article, na splancacha means “the flashes”. The genitive plural is splancacha, as in solas na splancacha (the light of the flashes).

Q: Does splanc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Splanc can mean flash, spark or ember, depending on context; the first is the most common. Splanc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to flash.

How to say “flash” in Irish

Irish:: splanc
English:: flash, spark, ember
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “splawnk” /sˠpˠl̪ˠaŋk/

Various forms

Plural:: splancacha (flashes)
Genitive singular:: splaince, na splaince (e.g. solas na splaince, the light of the flash)
Genitive plural:: splancacha, na splancacha (e.g. solas na splancacha, the light of the flashes)

What does “splanc” mean?

“Splanc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

flash: A sudden burst of light, such as a flash of lightning or fire.Also: flash of lightning, lightning bolt, burst of light.

2 other meanings: spark or ember

2spark: A tiny glowing particle thrown off by fire, or a small trace of something such as sense or life.Also: sparkle, glimmer, trace.
3ember: A piece of burning or glowing wood or coal.Also: brand, burning coal, live coal.

Other Irish words for flash: gealán (gleam), spréach (spark)

Other entries for “splanc”

The same spelling has its own page as:

splancto flash · verb

“Splanc” with the article

The plural of flash in Irish is splancacha. Here is splanc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an splanc

the flash

No change after an

na splancacha

the flashes

Plural: no change after na

“Splanc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using splanc, the Irish word for flash.

Chonaic mé splanc thintrí sa spéir aréir.

I saw a flash of lightning in the sky last night.

Las an splanc an seomra ar fad.

The flash lit up the whole room.

Níl splanc céille aige.

He hasn't a spark of sense.

Bhí splancacha ag éirí ón tine.

Sparks were rising from the fire.

Chuaigh sé ina splanc nuair a chuala sé an scéal.

He flew into a rage when he heard the news.

Las splanc ón tine an seomra.

A flash from the fire lit the room.

Ní raibh splanc sa tine ar maidin.

There wasn't a spark in the fire this morning.

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Flash in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for flash?

The Irish for flash is splanc (pronounced “splawnk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is splancacha. Depending on context it can also mean spark or ember.

How do you pronounce splanc in Irish?

Splanc is said like “splawnk” (IPA /sˠpˠl̪ˠaŋk/).

What is the plural of flash in Irish?

The plural of splanc is splancacha; with the article, na splancacha means “the flashes”. The genitive plural is splancacha, as in solas na splancacha (the light of the flashes).

Does splanc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Splanc can mean flash, spark or ember, depending on context; the first is the most common. Splanc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to flash.

What does 'dul i do splanc' mean?

Literally 'to go into a flash', it means to lose your temper suddenly: chuaigh sí ina splanc, she flew into a rage.

How is 'splanc' different from 'tintreach'?

'Tintreach' is lightning in general, while 'splanc' is a single flash; 'splanc thintrí' is one flash of lightning.

Flash in Irish (Splanc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage