HeyRuaHow to say “robin” in Irish
- Irish:
- spideog
- English:
- robin
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spid-YOAG” /sˠpʲɪˈd̪ˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spideoga (robins)
- Genitive singular:
- spideoige, na spideoige (e.g. ucht na spideoige, the robin's breast)
- Genitive plural:
- spideog, na spideog (e.g. ceol na spideog, the song of the robins)
What does “spideog” mean?
- robin
- A small brown bird with a red breast, common in Irish gardens.Also: robin redbreast, European robin, redbreast.
“Spideog” with the article
The plural of robin in Irish is spideoga. Here is spideog after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spideog
the robin
No change after an
na spideoga
the robins
Plural: no change after na
“Spideog” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spideog, the Irish word for robin.
Chonaic mé spideog sa ghairdín ar maidin.
I saw a robin in the garden this morning.
Tá an spideog ina suí ar an gclaí.
The robin is sitting on the wall.
Is breá liom ceol na spideoige.
I love the robin's song.
Bíonn spideoga le feiceáil go minic sa gheimhreadh.
Robins are often seen in winter.
Thug mé grabhróga aráin don spideog sa ghairdín.
I gave breadcrumbs to the robin in the garden.
Tá nead spideoige i bhfál na scoile.
There is a robin's nest in the school hedge.
Bhí spideog ar an gcárta Nollag.
There was a robin on the Christmas card.
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Robin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for robin?
The Irish for robin is spideog (pronounced “spid-YOAG”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spideoga.
How do you pronounce spideog in Irish?
Spideog is said like “spid-YOAG” (IPA /sˠpʲɪˈd̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of robin in Irish?
The plural of spideog is spideoga; with the article, na spideoga means “the robins”. The genitive plural is spideog, as in ceol na spideog (the song of the robins).
Is 'spideog' also used as a term of endearment?
Yes, 'spideog' can be used affectionately for a small, slight person, especially a child, but its main meaning is the robin.
