Spark in Irish (Spréach): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for spark?

The Irish for spark is spréach (pronounced “spraykh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spréacha. Depending on context it can also mean spirit.

Q: What is the plural of spark in Irish?

The plural of spréach is spréacha; with the article, na spréacha means “the sparks”. The genitive plural is spréach, as in cith na spréach (the shower of sparks).

Q: Does spréach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spréach can mean spark or spirit, depending on context; the first is the most common. Spréach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to spark.

How to say “spark” in Irish

Irish:: spréach
English:: spark, spirit
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “spraykh” /sˠpʲɾʲeːx/

Various forms

Plural:: spréacha (sparks)
Genitive singular:: spréiche, na spréiche (e.g. solas na spréiche, the light of the spark)
Genitive plural:: spréach, na spréach (e.g. cith na spréach, the shower of sparks)

What does “spréach” mean?

“Spréach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

spark: A tiny particle of burning or glowing matter thrown out by a fire, or a small flash of electricity.Also: flash, glowing particle, electric spark.

1 other meaning: spirit

2spirit: A spark of life, liveliness or spirit in a person; also a flash of anger.Also: liveliness, spark of life, flash of temper.

Other Irish words for spark: drithle (spark)

Other entries for “spréach”

The same spelling has its own page as:

spréachto spark · verb

“Spréach” with the article

The plural of spark in Irish is spréacha. Here is spréach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an spréach

the spark

No change after an

na spréacha

the sparks

Plural: no change after na

“Spréach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using spréach, the Irish word for spark.

Léim spréach as an tine ar an gcairpéad.

A spark jumped out of the fire onto the carpet.

Chonaic mé an spréach nuair a bhain mé leis an tsreang.

I saw the spark when I touched the wire.

Bhí na spréacha ag eitilt suas an simléar.

The sparks were flying up the chimney.

Ní raibh spréach sa tine ar maidin.

There wasn't a spark in the fire this morning.

Thosaigh an tine mhór ó spréach bheag amháin.

The big fire started from one small spark.

Chuir spréach as an tine poll i mo gheansaí.

A spark from the fire burned a hole in my jumper.

Tháinig cith spréach ón inneoin.

A shower of sparks came from the anvil.

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Spark in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for spark?

The Irish for spark is spréach (pronounced “spraykh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spréacha. Depending on context it can also mean spirit.

How do you pronounce spréach in Irish?

Spréach is said like “spraykh” (IPA /sˠpʲɾʲeːx/).

What is the plural of spark in Irish?

The plural of spréach is spréacha; with the article, na spréacha means “the sparks”. The genitive plural is spréach, as in cith na spréach (the shower of sparks).

Does spréach have more than one meaning?

Yes. Spréach can mean spark or spirit, depending on context; the first is the most common. Spréach also has its own entry as a verb meaning to spark.

What is the difference between spréach and splanc?

Spréach is a spark thrown off by fire or electricity, while splanc is a flash, such as a flash of lightning. Both can be used figuratively for a burst of temper.

Spark in Irish (Spréach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage