HeyRuaHow to say “scythe” in Irish
- Irish:
- speal
- English:
- scythe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “spal” /sˠpʲalˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- speala (scythes)
- Genitive singular:
- speile, na speile (e.g. lann na speile, the blade of the scythe)
- Genitive plural:
- speal, na speal (e.g. fuaim na speal, the sound of the scythes)
What does “speal” mean?
- scythe
- A tool with a long curved blade on a long handle, used for cutting grass or corn by hand.Also: reaping hook, mowing blade.
“Speal” with the article
The plural of scythe in Irish is speala. Here is speal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an speal
the scythe
No change after an
na speala
the scythes
Plural: no change after na
“Speal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using speal, the Irish word for scythe.
Bhain m'athair an féar le speal.
My father cut the hay with a scythe.
Tá an speal sa scioból.
The scythe is in the barn.
Cuir faobhar ar an speal sin.
Sharpen that scythe.
Bhris cos na speile inné.
The handle of the scythe broke yesterday.
Bhí na speala crochta ar an mballa.
The scythes were hanging on the wall.
Ní fhaca mé mo speal le seachtain.
I haven't seen my scythe for a week.
Is beag duine a úsáideann speal anois.
Few people use a scythe now.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Scythe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for scythe?
The Irish for scythe is speal (pronounced “spal”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is speala.
How do you pronounce speal in Irish?
Speal is said like “spal” (IPA /sˠpʲalˠ/).
What is the plural of scythe in Irish?
The plural of speal is speala; with the article, na speala means “the scythes”. The genitive plural is speal, as in fuaim na speal (the sound of the scythes).
What is the difference between 'speal' and 'corrán'?
A 'speal' is a scythe with a long handle used standing up, while a 'corrán' is a sickle, a small hand-held curved blade.
