HeyRuaHow to say “sparing” in Irish
- Irish:
- spáráil
- English:
- sparing
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- spáráil, to spare (ag spáráil, sparing)
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAW-rawl” /ˈsˠpˠɑːɾˠɑːlʲ/
- Genitive singular:
- spárála, na spárála (e.g. cuntas spárála, a savings account)
What does “spáráil” mean?
- sparing
- The verbal noun of the verb spáráil: the act of sparing, saving or using something carefully so as not to waste it.Also: saving, economy, thrift, economising.
“Spáráil” as a verbal noun
After ag, spáráil means sparing: it is the verbal noun of the verb spáráil (to spare). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Spáráil” with the article
Here is spáráil after the article (an t-alt).
“Spáráil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spáráil, the Irish word for sparing.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sparing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sparing?
The Irish for sparing is spáráil (pronounced “SPAW-rawl”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce spáráil in Irish?
Spáráil is said like “SPAW-rawl” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɑːɾˠɑːlʲ/).
Does spáráil have a plural?
No plural form is given for spáráil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does spáráil have more than one meaning?
Spáráil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to spare.
How is spáráil different from sábháil?
Spáráil means sparing or economising, using something carefully, while sábháil means saving, either rescuing or putting something by; coigilt is another word for saving or thrift.
