Miser in Irish (Sprionlóir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for miser?

The Irish for miser is sprionlóir (pronounced “SPRIN-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sprionlóirí.

Q: What is the plural of miser in Irish?

The plural of sprionlóir is sprionlóirí; with the article, na sprionlóirí means “the misers”. The genitive plural is sprionlóirí, as in nósanna na sprionlóirí (the habits of the misers).

How to say “miser” in Irish

Irish:: sprionlóir
English:: miser
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “SPRIN-lohr” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲɪnˠl̪ˠoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: sprionlóirí (misers)
Genitive singular:: sprionlóra, an sprionlóra (e.g. teach an sprionlóra, the miser's house)
Genitive plural:: sprionlóirí, na sprionlóirí (e.g. nósanna na sprionlóirí, the habits of the misers)

What does “sprionlóir” mean?

miser: A mean, stingy person who hoards money and hates spending it.Also: skinflint, niggard, tightwad, stingy person.

Other Irish words for miser: cníopaire (miser)

“Sprionlóir” with the article

The plural of miser in Irish is sprionlóirí. Here is sprionlóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an sprionlóir

the miser

No change after an

na sprionlóirí

the misers

Plural: no change after na

“Sprionlóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using sprionlóir, the Irish word for miser.

Is sprionlóir ceart é, ní cheannaíonn sé deoch riamh.

He's a real miser, he never buys a drink.

Bhí an sprionlóir ina chónaí leis féin.

The miser lived on his own.

Fuarthas airgead an sprionlóra faoin leaba.

The miser's money was found under the bed.

Ní maith liom sprionlóirí ar chor ar bith.

I don't like misers at all.

Ná bí i do sprionlóir, tabhair cúpla euro dó.

Don't be a miser, give him a few euro.

Thug sé sprionlóir ar a dheartháir.

He called his brother a miser.

Bhí scéal faoi sprionlóir sa leabhar sin.

There was a story about a miser in that book.

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Miser in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for miser?

The Irish for miser is sprionlóir (pronounced “SPRIN-lohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is sprionlóirí.

How do you pronounce sprionlóir in Irish?

Sprionlóir is said like “SPRIN-lohr” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾʲɪnˠl̪ˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of miser in Irish?

The plural of sprionlóir is sprionlóirí; with the article, na sprionlóirí means “the misers”. The genitive plural is sprionlóirí, as in nósanna na sprionlóirí (the habits of the misers).

What is the abstract noun for meanness related to 'sprionlóir'?

The quality of being a miser is 'sprionlaitheacht', and the adjective is 'sprionlaithe', meaning mean or stingy.

Miser in Irish (Sprionlóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage