HeyRuaHow to say “miserly” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprionlaithe
- English:
- miserly, shabby
- Word type:
- adjective
- More miserly:
- níos sprionlaithe
- Most miserly:
- is sprionlaithe
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRIN-la-ha” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲɪnˠl̪ˠəhə/
What does “sprionlaithe” mean?
“Sprionlaithe” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- miserly
- Unwilling to spend or give money or things; mean with what you have.Also: stingy, mean, niggardly, tight-fisted, parsimonious.
1 other meaning: shabby
- 2shabby
- Poor, meagre or mean in quality or amount, as of a small gift or payment.Also: paltry, meagre, mean.
“Sprionlaithe” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sprionlaithe after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sprionlaithe.
More miserly, most miserly, very miserly
Tá sé níos sprionlaithe ná a athair. He is stingier than his father.
| more miserly | níos sprionlaithe | in the past tense: ní ba sprionlaithe |
|---|---|---|
| most miserly | is sprionlaithe | in the past tense: ba sprionlaithe |
| as miserly as | chomh sprionlaithe le | no change after chomh |
| very miserly | an-sprionlaithe | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too miserly | rósprionlaithe | ró- lenites |
“Sprionlaithe” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Miserly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for miserly?
The Irish for miserly is sprionlaithe (pronounced “SPRIN-la-ha”). It comes after the noun: fear sprionlaithe, a miserly man; girseach sprionlaithe, a miserly girl.
How do you say more miserly and most miserly in Irish?
níos sprionlaithe is more miserly and is sprionlaithe is most miserly. In the past tense they become ní ba sprionlaithe and ba sprionlaithe.
How do you say very miserly in Irish?
an-sprionlaithe. Too miserly is rósprionlaithe, and as miserly as is chomh sprionlaithe le.
Does sprionlaithe have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sprionlaithe can mean miserly or shabby, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What noun is related to 'sprionlaithe'?
The noun 'sprionlóir' means a miser, and 'sprionlaitheacht' means stinginess.
Is 'sprionlaithe' the same as 'tíosach'?
No: 'tíosach' means thrifty in a good sense, while 'sprionlaithe' is negative, like 'gortach' or 'ceachartha'.
