HeyRuaHow to say “respite” in Irish
- Irish:
- spásas
- English:
- respite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAW-suss” /ˈsˠpˠaːsˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spásais, an spásais (e.g. tréimhse spásais, period of grace)
What does “spásas” mean?
- respite
- A period of relief or delay, especially extra time allowed before something must be done or paid.Also: grace, reprieve, delay, extra time, period of grace.
“Spásas” with the article
Here is spásas after the article (an t-alt).
an spásas
the respite
No change after an
“Spásas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spásas, the Irish word for respite.
Thug an banc spásas míosa dom.
The bank gave me a month's grace.
Níl spásas ar bith againn anois.
We have no respite at all now.
D'iarr sé spásas ar an tiarna talún.
He asked the landlord for more time.
Fuair siad spásas seachtaine leis an obair.
They got a week's extension for the work.
Tá tréimhse spásais tugtha don chomhlacht.
The company has been given a period of grace.
Ní raibh spásas le fáil ón mbreitheamh.
There was no reprieve to be had from the judge.
Tabhair spásas beag dom, le do thoil.
Give me a little more time, please.
Other nouns in Irish
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Respite in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for respite?
The Irish for respite is spásas (pronounced “SPAW-suss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce spásas in Irish?
Spásas is said like “SPAW-suss” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠaːsˠəsˠ/).
Does spásas have a plural?
No plural form is given for spásas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Is 'spásas' the same as 'spás'?
No. 'Spás' means space or room, while 'spásas' means respite or extra time allowed, as in 'spásas a thabhairt do dhuine'.
How does 'spásas' differ from 'cairde'?
Both can mean time allowed for payment; 'cairde' is especially credit or deferral of debt, while 'spásas' is a more general respite or reprieve.
