HeyRuaHow to say “skyline” in Irish
- Irish:
- spéirlíne
- English:
- skyline, horizon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAYR-lee-nyuh” /ˈsˠpʲeːɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/
- Plural:
- spéirlínte (skylines)
- Genitive singular:
- spéirlíne, na spéirlíne (e.g. radharc na spéirlíne, the view of the skyline)
- Genitive plural:
- spéirlínte, na spéirlínte (e.g. áilleacht na spéirlínte, the beauty of the skylines)
What does “spéirlíne” mean?
“Spéirlíne” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- skyline
- The outline of buildings, hills or other features seen against the sky.Also: outline against the sky, city skyline.
1 other meaning: horizon
- 2horizon
- The line where the earth or sea seems to meet the sky.Also: sky line.
Other Irish words for skyline: léaslíne (horizon)
“Spéirlíne” with the article
The plural of skyline in Irish is spéirlínte. Here is spéirlíne after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spéirlíne” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spéirlíne, the Irish word for skyline.
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Skyline in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for skyline?
The Irish for skyline is spéirlíne (pronounced “SPAYR-lee-nyuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spéirlínte. Depending on context it can also mean horizon.
How do you pronounce spéirlíne in Irish?
Spéirlíne is said like “SPAYR-lee-nyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲeːɾʲˌlʲiːnʲə/).
What is the plural of skyline in Irish?
The plural of spéirlíne is spéirlínte; with the article, na spéirlínte means “the skylines”. The genitive plural is spéirlínte, as in áilleacht na spéirlínte (the beauty of the skylines).
Does spéirlíne have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spéirlíne can mean skyline or horizon, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spéirlíne and léaslíne?
Léaslíne is the usual word for the natural horizon, while spéirlíne most often means a skyline, such as the outline of a city's buildings against the sky.
