HeyRuaHow to say “spaniel” in Irish
- Irish:
- spáinnéar
- English:
- spaniel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAWN-yair” /ˈsˠpˠaːn̠ʲeːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spáinnéir (spaniels)
- Genitive singular:
- spáinnéir, an spáinnéir (e.g. cluasa an spáinnéir, the spaniel's ears)
- Genitive plural:
- spáinnéar, na spáinnéar (e.g. tréith na spáinnéar, a trait of spaniels)
What does “spáinnéar” mean?
- spaniel
- A breed of dog with long drooping ears and a silky coat, often used for hunting.Also: cocker spaniel, springer spaniel, gun dog.
“Spáinnéar” with the article
The plural of spaniel in Irish is spáinnéir. Here is spáinnéar after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spáinnéar
the spaniel
No change after an
na spáinnéir
the spaniels
Plural: no change after na
“Spáinnéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spáinnéar, the Irish word for spaniel.
Tá spáinnéar donn ag mo dheartháir.
My brother has a brown spaniel.
Rith an spáinnéar isteach san uisce.
The spaniel ran into the water.
Bhí cóta an spáinnéir fliuch salach.
The spaniel's coat was wet and dirty.
Is maith le sealgairí spáinnéir.
Hunters like spaniels.
Thug mé mo spáinnéar chuig an tréidlia inniu.
I took my spaniel to the vet today.
Ceannaíodh dhá spáinnéar óga don fheirm.
Two young spaniels were bought for the farm.
Tá an spáinnéar ina chodladh sa chistin.
The spaniel is asleep in the kitchen.
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Spaniel in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spaniel?
The Irish for spaniel is spáinnéar (pronounced “SPAWN-yair”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spáinnéir.
How do you pronounce spáinnéar in Irish?
Spáinnéar is said like “SPAWN-yair” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠaːn̠ʲeːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of spaniel in Irish?
The plural of spáinnéar is spáinnéir; with the article, na spáinnéir means “the spaniels”. The genitive plural is spáinnéar, as in tréith na spáinnéar (a trait of spaniels).
Is 'spáinnéar' related to 'Spáinneach'?
Yes, like English 'spaniel', the name comes from Spain; 'Spáinneach' means a Spaniard, while 'spáinnéar' is the dog.
