HeyRuaHow to say “spade” in Irish
- Irish:
- rámhainn
- English:
- spade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “RAW-in” /ˈɾˠɑːvˠənʲ/
- Plural:
- rámhainní (spades)
- Genitive singular:
- rámhainne, na rámhainne (e.g. cos na rámhainne, the shaft of the spade)
- Genitive plural:
- rámhainní, na rámhainní (e.g. lámha na rámhainní, the handles of the spades)
What does “rámhainn” mean?
- spade
- A digging tool with a flat blade and a long handle, used for turning soil or cutting turf.Also: digging tool, shovel.
Other Irish words for spade: spád (spade), sluasaid (shovel)
“Rámhainn” with the article
The plural of spade in Irish is rámhainní. Here is rámhainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Rámhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using rámhainn, the Irish word for spade.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spade?
The Irish for spade is rámhainn (pronounced “RAW-in”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is rámhainní.
How do you pronounce rámhainn in Irish?
Rámhainn is said like “RAW-in” (IPA /ˈɾˠɑːvˠənʲ/).
What is the plural of spade in Irish?
The plural of rámhainn is rámhainní; with the article, na rámhainní means “the spades”. The genitive plural is rámhainní, as in lámha na rámhainní (the handles of the spades).
What is the difference between rámhainn and sluasaid?
A rámhainn is a spade for digging, while a sluasaid is a shovel for lifting loose material. The verb for digging with a spade is rómhair.
