HeyRuaHow to say “gooseberry” in Irish
- Irish:
- spíonán
- English:
- gooseberry, gooseberry bush
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spee-NAWN” /sˠpʲiːˈnˠɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- spíonáin (gooseberries)
- Genitive singular:
- spíonáin, an spíonáin (e.g. blas an spíonáin, the taste of the gooseberry)
- Genitive plural:
- spíonán, na spíonán (e.g. subh spíonán, gooseberry jam)
What does “spíonán” mean?
“Spíonán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gooseberry
- A small sour green or reddish berry that grows on a thorny bush.Also: gooseberries, goosegog.
1 other meaning: gooseberry bush
- 2gooseberry bush
- The thorny shrub on which gooseberries grow.Also: gooseberry plant.
Other Irish words for gooseberry: groiseog (gooseberry)
“Spíonán” with the article
The plural of gooseberry in Irish is spíonáin. Here is spíonán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spíonán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spíonán, the Irish word for gooseberry.
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Gooseberry in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gooseberry?
The Irish for gooseberry is spíonán (pronounced “spee-NAWN”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spíonáin. Depending on context it can also mean gooseberry bush.
How do you pronounce spíonán in Irish?
Spíonán is said like “spee-NAWN” (IPA /sˠpʲiːˈnˠɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of gooseberry in Irish?
The plural of spíonán is spíonáin; with the article, na spíonáin means “the gooseberries”. The genitive plural is spíonán, as in subh spíonán (gooseberry jam).
Does spíonán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spíonán can mean gooseberry or gooseberry bush, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'blackcurrant' as opposed to 'gooseberry'?
A gooseberry is 'spíonán', while a blackcurrant is 'cuirín dubh'.
