HeyRuaHow to say “glance” in Irish
- Irish:
- spléachadh
- English:
- glance
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- spléach, to glance (ag spléachadh, glancing)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPLAY-uh-khuh” /ˈsˠpʲlʲeːxə/
- Genitive singular:
- spléachaidh, an spléachaidh (e.g. fad spléachaidh, the length of a glance)
What does “spléachadh” mean?
- glance
- A quick look at something; also the verbal noun of the verb spléach, to glance.Also: glimpse, quick look, peek, glancing.
Other Irish words for glance: sracfhéachaint (glance), spléach (glance), sracshúil (glance)
“Spléachadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, spléachadh means glancing: it is the verbal noun of the verb spléach (to glance). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Spléachadh” with the article
Here is spléachadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Spléachadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spléachadh, the Irish word for glance.
Other nouns in Irish
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Glance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for glance?
The Irish for glance is spléachadh (pronounced “SPLAY-uh-khuh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce spléachadh in Irish?
Spléachadh is said like “SPLAY-uh-khuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲlʲeːxə/).
Does spléachadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for spléachadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between spléachadh and sracfhéachaint?
Both mean a quick look; sracfhéachaint is the more common everyday word, while spléachadh is the verbal noun of spléach and often suggests a brief or sidelong glance.
