HeyRuaHow to say “Spanish” in Irish
- Irish:
- Spáinnis
- English:
- Spanish
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAWN-ish” /ˈsˠpˠɑːnʲɪʃ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- Spáinnise, na Spáinnise (e.g. foghlaim na Spáinnise, the learning of Spanish)
What does “Spáinnis” mean?
- Spanish
- The Spanish language, spoken in Spain and much of Latin America.Also: Spanish language, Castilian.
“Spáinnis” with the article
Here is Spáinnis after the article (an t-alt).
an Spáinnis
the Spanish
No change after an
“Spáinnis” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using Spáinnis, the Irish word for Spanish.
An bhfuil Spáinnis agat?
Do you speak Spanish?
Tá mé ag foghlaim Spáinnise faoi láthair.
I'm learning Spanish at the moment.
Cé chomh maith is atá do chuid Spáinnise?
How good is your Spanish?
Tá an Spáinnis níos éasca ná an Fhraincis.
Spanish is easier than French.
Scríobh sí an litir as Spáinnis.
She wrote the letter in Spanish.
Bíonn rang Spáinnise againn ar an Máirt.
We have a Spanish class on Tuesday.
Labhair sé Spáinnis liom i Maidrid.
He spoke Spanish to me in Madrid.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Spanish in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for Spanish?
The Irish for Spanish is Spáinnis (pronounced “SPAWN-ish”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce Spáinnis in Irish?
Spáinnis is said like “SPAWN-ish” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɑːnʲɪʃ/).
Does Spáinnis have a plural?
No. Spáinnis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.
How do I say 'a Spanish person' or 'Spain'?
The language is Spáinnis, the country is an Spáinn, and a Spanish person is Spáinneach.
Do I use the article with Spáinnis?
Usually not in 'Tá Spáinnis agam' (I speak Spanish), but it is used when talking about the language as a subject, as in 'Is maith liom an Spáinnis'.
