HeyRuaHow to say “fork” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprang
- English:
- fork
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sprang” /sˠpˠɾˠaŋɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spranga (forks)
- Genitive singular:
- sprainge, na sprainge (e.g. cos na sprainge, the handle of the fork)
- Genitive plural:
- sprang, na sprang (e.g. díoltóir na sprang, the seller of the forks)
What does “sprang” mean?
- fork
- A large pronged tool used on a farm for lifting hay, straw or manure.Also: pitchfork, hayfork, dung fork, garden fork.
Other Irish words for fork: gabhal (fork), gabhlóg (fork), forc (fork)
“Sprang” with the article
The plural of fork in Irish is spranga. Here is sprang after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sprang
the fork
No change after an
na spranga
the forks
Plural: no change after na
“Sprang” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprang, the Irish word for fork.
Tabhair dom an sprang, le do thoil.
Hand me the fork, please.
Bhí sprang ina lámh aige sa pháirc.
He had a fork in his hand in the field.
Bhris cos na sprainge inné.
The handle of the fork broke yesterday.
Tá dhá sprang sa scioból.
There are two forks in the barn.
Chaill mé mo sprang sa ghort.
I lost my fork in the field.
Chuir sé an féar sa chairt leis an sprang.
He put the hay in the cart with the fork.
Fág na spranga taobh thiar den doras.
Leave the forks behind the door.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Fork in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fork?
The Irish for fork is sprang (pronounced “sprang”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spranga.
How do you pronounce sprang in Irish?
Sprang is said like “sprang” (IPA /sˠpˠɾˠaŋɡ/).
What is the plural of fork in Irish?
The plural of sprang is spranga; with the article, na spranga means “the forks”. The genitive plural is sprang, as in díoltóir na sprang (the seller of the forks).
What is the difference between 'sprang' and 'forc'?
'Sprang' is a farm fork for hay or manure, while 'forc' is usually a table fork for eating; 'píce' is also used for a pitchfork.
