HeyRuaHow to say “spacious” in Irish
- Irish:
- spásúil
- English:
- spacious, spatial
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spacious:
- níos spásúla
- Most spacious:
- is spásúla
- Plural:
- spásúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAW-sool” /ˈsˠpˠaːsˠuːlʲ/
What does “spásúil” mean?
“Spásúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spacious
- Having plenty of room or space inside.Also: roomy, commodious, airy.
1 other meaning: spatial
- 2spatial
- Relating to space or to the position of things in space.Also: space-related.
Other Irish adjectives for spacious: spásmhar (spacious)
“Spásúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spásúil after seomra (room, masculine), after oifig (office, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spásúla.
More spacious, most spacious, very spacious
Tá an t-árasán seo níos spásúla ná an seancheann. This flat is more spacious than the old one.
| more spacious | níos spásúla | in the past tense: ní ba spásúla |
|---|---|---|
| most spacious | is spásúla | in the past tense: ba spásúla |
| as spacious as | chomh spásúil le | no change after chomh |
| very spacious | an-spásúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spacious | róspásúil | ró- lenites |
“Spásúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
More everyday Irish adjectives to learn next.
Spacious in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spacious?
The Irish for spacious is spásúil (pronounced “SPAW-sool”). It comes after the noun: seomra spásúil, a spacious room; oifig spásúil, a spacious office.
How do you say more spacious and most spacious in Irish?
níos spásúla is more spacious and is spásúla is most spacious. In the past tense they become ní ba spásúla and ba spásúla.
What is the plural of spásúil?
With a plural noun spásúil becomes spásúla: seomraí spásúla, oifigí spásúla.
How do you say very spacious in Irish?
an-spásúil. Too spacious is róspásúil, and as spacious as is chomh spásúil le.
Does spásúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spásúil can mean spacious or spatial, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spásúil and spásmhar?
Both mean spacious; spásmhar is the more traditional word, while spásúil can also mean spatial. Fairsing is another common word for roomy or wide.
