Partition in Irish (Spiara): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for partition?

The Irish for partition is spiara (pronounced “SPEER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spiaraí. Depending on context it can also mean diaphragm.

Q: What is the plural of partition in Irish?

The plural of spiara is spiaraí; with the article, na spiaraí means “the partitions”. The genitive plural is spiaraí, as in tógáil spiaraí (building partitions).

Q: Does spiara have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spiara can mean partition or diaphragm, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “partition” in Irish

Irish:: spiara
English:: partition, diaphragm
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “SPEER-uh” /sˠpʲiəɾˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: spiaraí (partitions)
Genitive singular:: spiara, an spiara (e.g. taobh an spiara, the side of the partition)
Genitive plural:: spiaraí, na spiaraí (e.g. tógáil spiaraí, building partitions)

What does “spiara” mean?

“Spiara” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

partition: A thin wall or screen that divides a room or space into separate parts.Also: dividing wall, room divider, screen.

1 other meaning: diaphragm

2diaphragm: The muscular wall separating the chest from the abdomen, or a separating membrane.Also: midriff, membrane.

Other Irish words for partition: balla (wall)

“Spiara” with the article

The plural of partition in Irish is spiaraí. Here is spiara after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an spiara

the partition

No change after an

na spiaraí

the partitions

Plural: no change after na

“Spiara” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using spiara, the Irish word for partition.

Tá spiara adhmaid idir an dá sheomra.

There is a wooden partition between the two rooms.

Bhain siad an spiara amach as an oifig.

They took the partition out of the office.

Tá poll i mbun an spiara.

There is a hole at the bottom of the partition.

Cuireadh spiaraí gloine sa seomra ranga.

Glass partitions were put in the classroom.

Chloisfeá gach focal tríd an spiara tanaí sin.

You would hear every word through that thin partition.

Tá pian orm faoi mo spiara.

I have a pain under my diaphragm.

Bíonn an spiara ag obair nuair a análaímid.

The diaphragm works when we breathe.

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Partition in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for partition?

The Irish for partition is spiara (pronounced “SPEER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spiaraí. Depending on context it can also mean diaphragm.

How do you pronounce spiara in Irish?

Spiara is said like “SPEER-uh” (IPA /sˠpʲiəɾˠə/).

What is the plural of partition in Irish?

The plural of spiara is spiaraí; with the article, na spiaraí means “the partitions”. The genitive plural is spiaraí, as in tógáil spiaraí (building partitions).

Does spiara have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spiara can mean partition or diaphragm, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is 'spiara' the same as 'balla'?

No, 'balla' is a wall in general, while 'spiara' is a dividing partition inside a space, often light or thin.

Partition in Irish (Spiara): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage