HeyRuaHow to say “inspiration” in Irish
- Irish:
- inspreagadh
- English:
- inspiration, incitement
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-sprag-oo” /ˈɪnʲsˠpˠɾʲaɡə/
- Genitive singular:
- inspreagtha, an inspreagtha (e.g. foinse inspreagtha, a source of inspiration)
What does “inspreagadh” mean?
“Inspreagadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inspiration
- The act of inspiring or encouraging someone; verbal noun of the verb 'inspreag' (inspire, incite).Also: inspiring, encouragement, motivation, incitement.
1 other meaning: incitement
- 2incitement
- The act of stirring someone up or urging them on to do something.Also: instigation, prompting, stimulus.
Other Irish words for inspiration: inspioráid (inspiration)
“Inspreagadh” with the article
Here is inspreagadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Inspreagadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using inspreagadh, the Irish word for inspiration.
Other nouns in Irish
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Inspiration in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inspiration?
The Irish for inspiration is inspreagadh (pronounced “IN-sprag-oo”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean incitement.
How do you pronounce inspreagadh in Irish?
Inspreagadh is said like “IN-sprag-oo” (IPA /ˈɪnʲsˠpˠɾʲaɡə/).
Does inspreagadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for inspreagadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does inspreagadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Inspreagadh can mean inspiration or incitement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does inspreagadh sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-inspreagadh (the inspiration), a hinspreagadh (her inspiration), a n-inspreagadh (their inspiration).
What is the difference between 'inspreagadh' and 'spreagadh'?
'Spreagadh' is the everyday word for encouragement or motivation, while 'inspreagadh' leans more towards inspiration or incitement; 'inspioráid' is also used for creative inspiration.
