Smithereens in Irish (Smionagar): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for smithereens?

The Irish for smithereens is smionagar (pronounced “SMIN-uh-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean debris.

Q: Does smionagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Smionagar can mean smithereens or debris, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “smithereens” in Irish

Irish:: smionagar
English:: smithereens, debris
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “SMIN-uh-gur” /ˈsˠmʲɪnˠəɡəɾˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: smionagair, an smionagair (e.g. carn smionagair, a heap of rubble)

What does “smionagar” mean?

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

smithereens: Small broken pieces of something that has been smashed, such as glass or delft.Also: fragments, shattered pieces, shards, splinters.

1 other meaning: debris

2debris: The scattered broken remains of something destroyed, such as rubble or wreckage.Also: rubble, wreckage, broken remains.

“Smionagar” with the article

Here is smionagar after the article (an t-alt).

an smionagar

the smithereens

No change after an

“Smionagar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using smionagar, the Irish word for smithereens.

Smionagar amháin a bhí fágtha.

Only fragments were left.

Rinne sé smionagar den ghloine.

He smashed the glass to smithereens.

Bhí an fhuinneog ina smionagar ar an urlár.

The window lay in smithereens on the floor.

Scuab suas an smionagar sin, le do thoil.

Sweep up those broken pieces, please.

Gearradh a lámh ar phíosa den smionagar.

Her hand was cut on a piece of the broken glass.

Tá smionagar ar fud na sráide tar éis na stoirme.

There is debris all over the street after the storm.

Thit an pláta agus rinneadh smionagar de.

The plate fell and was smashed to pieces.

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Smithereens in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for smithereens?

The Irish for smithereens is smionagar (pronounced “SMIN-uh-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean debris.

How do you pronounce smionagar in Irish?

Smionagar is said like “SMIN-uh-gur” (IPA /ˈsˠmʲɪnˠəɡəɾˠ/).

Does smionagar have a plural?

No plural form is given for smionagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does smionagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Smionagar can mean smithereens or debris, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say 'smashed to smithereens' in Irish?

Use 'déanamh smionagair de', e.g. 'Rinne sé smionagar den chupán' (he smashed the cup to smithereens), or 'ina smionagar' (in smithereens).

Smithereens in Irish (Smionagar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage