HeyRuaHow to say “spade” in Irish
- Irish:
- spéireata
- English:
- spade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAY-ruh-tuh” /ˈsˠpʲeːɾʲət̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- spéireataí (spades)
- Genitive singular:
- spéireata, an spéireata (e.g. rí spéireata, king of spades)
- Genitive plural:
- spéireataí, na spéireataí (e.g. cuileata na spéireataí, jack of spades)
What does “spéireata” mean?
- spade
- A spade is a playing card of the suit marked with black pointed leaf shapes.Also: spades, spade card, suit of spades.
Other Irish words for spade: spád (spade), sluasaid (shovel), rámhainn (spade)
“Spéireata” with the article
The plural of spade in Irish is spéireataí. Here is spéireata after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spéireata” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spéireata, the Irish word for spade.
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Spade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spade?
The Irish for spade is spéireata (pronounced “SPAY-ruh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spéireataí.
How do you pronounce spéireata in Irish?
Spéireata is said like “SPAY-ruh-tuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲeːɾʲət̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of spade in Irish?
The plural of spéireata is spéireataí; with the article, na spéireataí means “the spades”. The genitive plural is spéireataí, as in cuileata na spéireataí (jack of spades).
Is 'spéireata' the same as a garden spade?
No, 'spéireata' is only the card suit. A digging spade is 'láí' or 'spád'.
What are the other card suits in Irish?
Hearts are 'hart', diamonds are 'muileata' and clubs are 'triuf', alongside 'spéireata' for spades.
