HeyRuaHow to say “space” in Irish
- Irish:
- spás
- English:
- space, period
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spaws” /sˠpˠɑːsˠ/
- Plural:
- spásanna (spaces)
- Genitive singular:
- spáis, an spáis (e.g. taiscéalaíocht an spáis, space exploration)
- Genitive plural:
- spásanna, na spásanna (e.g. líon na spásanna páirceála, the number of parking spaces)
What does “spás” mean?
“Spás” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- space
- Room or empty area available for something, or a gap between things.Also: room, gap, area.
3 other meanings: period
- 2space
- The region beyond the earth's atmosphere where the planets and stars are.Also: outer space, universe.
- 3period
- A length or interval of time, as in a short space of time.Also: space of time, interval, while.
- 4space
- A gap left between words or characters in writing or typing.Also: blank, gap between words.
“Spás” with the article
The plural of space in Irish is spásanna. Here is spás after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spás” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spás, the Irish word for space.
Other nouns in Irish
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Space in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for space?
The Irish for space is spás (pronounced “spaws”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spásanna. Depending on context it can also mean period.
How do you pronounce spás in Irish?
Spás is said like “spaws” (IPA /sˠpˠɑːsˠ/).
What is the plural of space in Irish?
The plural of spás is spásanna; with the article, na spásanna means “the spaces”. The genitive plural is spásanna, as in líon na spásanna páirceála (the number of parking spaces).
Does spás have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spás can mean space or period, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spás and slí?
Both can mean room: 'Níl slí ann' and 'Níl spás ann' both mean there is no room, but only spás is used for outer space or a typed space.
How do I say 'a short space of time'?
Say 'spás gearr ama' or 'achar gearr ama'.
