HeyRuaHow to say “spare” in Irish
- Irish:
- spártha
- English:
- spare, free
- Word type:
- adjective
- Sparer:
- níos spártha
- Sparest:
- is spártha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAWR-ha” /ˈsˠpˠaːɾˠhə/
What does “spártha” mean?
“Spártha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spare
- Kept in reserve or not in regular use, available when needed.Also: extra, reserve, surplus.
1 other meaning: free
- 2free
- Of time: not taken up by work or duties.Also: spare, leisure.
“Spártha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spártha after bonn (sole, masculine), after eochair (key, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spártha.
Sparer, sparest, very spare
| sparer | níos spártha | in the past tense: ní ba spártha |
|---|---|---|
| sparest | is spártha | in the past tense: ba spártha |
| as spare as | chomh spártha le | no change after chomh |
| very spare | an-spártha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spare | róspártha | ró- lenites |
“Spártha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Spare in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spare?
The Irish for spare is spártha (pronounced “SPAWR-ha”). It comes after the noun: bonn spártha, a spare sole; eochair spártha, a spare key.
How do you say sparer and sparest in Irish?
níos spártha is sparer and is spártha is sparest. In the past tense they become ní ba spártha and ba spártha.
How do you say very spare in Irish?
an-spártha. Too spare is róspártha, and as spare as is chomh spártha le.
Does spártha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spártha can mean spare or free, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'spare time' in Irish?
Say 'am spártha', or 'am saor'. Both are common: 'Cad a dhéanann tú i d'am spártha?'
