HeyRuaHow to say “Spaniard” in Irish
- Irish:
- Spáinneach
- English:
- Spaniard, Spanish ship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAWN-yukh” /ˈsˠpˠaːnʲəx/
- Plural:
- Spáinnigh (Spaniards)
- Genitive singular:
- Spáinnigh, an Spáinnigh (e.g. teach an Spáinnigh, the Spaniard's house)
- Genitive plural:
- Spáinneach, na Spáinneach (e.g. teanga na Spáinneach, the language of the Spaniards)
What does “Spáinneach” mean?
“Spáinneach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- Spaniard
- A person from Spain or of Spanish nationality.Also: Spanish person, native of Spain.
1 other meaning: Spanish ship
- 2Spanish ship
- A ship from Spain, especially in historical contexts such as the Armada.Also: Spanish vessel, Armada ship.
“Spáinneach” with the article
The plural of Spaniard in Irish is Spáinnigh. Here is Spáinneach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spáinneach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Spáinneach, the Irish word for Spaniard.
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Spaniard in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Spaniard?
The Irish for Spaniard is Spáinneach (pronounced “SPAWN-yukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is Spáinnigh. Depending on context it can also mean Spanish ship.
How do you pronounce Spáinneach in Irish?
Spáinneach is said like “SPAWN-yukh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠaːnʲəx/).
What is the plural of Spaniard in Irish?
The plural of Spáinneach is Spáinnigh; with the article, na Spáinnigh means “the Spaniards”. The genitive plural is Spáinneach, as in teanga na Spáinneach (the language of the Spaniards).
Does Spáinneach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spáinneach can mean Spaniard or Spanish ship, depending on context; the first is the most common. Spáinneach also has its own entry as an adjective meaning Spanish.
What is the difference between Spáinneach and Spáinnis?
Spáinneach is a Spanish person, while Spáinnis is the Spanish language: Labhraíonn an Spáinneach Spáinnis.
How do I say 'I am Spanish'?
Use the copula: Is Spáinneach mé.
