HeyRuaHow to say “sparrowhawk” in Irish
- Irish:
- spioróg
- English:
- sparrowhawk
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPIR-ohg” /ˈsˠpʲɪɾˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spioróga (sparrowhawks)
- Genitive singular:
- spioróige, na spioróige (e.g. nead na spioróige, the sparrowhawk's nest)
- Genitive plural:
- spioróg, na spioróg (e.g. líon na spioróg, the number of sparrowhawks)
What does “spioróg” mean?
- sparrowhawk
- A small bird of prey with short rounded wings that hunts smaller birds.Also: sparrow hawk, hawk, bird of prey.
“Spioróg” with the article
The plural of sparrowhawk in Irish is spioróga. Here is spioróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spioróg
the sparrowhawk
No change after an
na spioróga
the sparrowhawks
Plural: no change after na
“Spioróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spioróg, the Irish word for sparrowhawk.
Chonaic mé spioróg os cionn an ghairdín inniu.
I saw a sparrowhawk above the garden today.
Rug an spioróg ar ghealbhan beag.
The sparrowhawk caught a little sparrow.
Tá eiteoga na spioróige gearr agus cruinn.
The sparrowhawk's wings are short and rounded.
Bíonn spioróga ag seilg sna coillte.
Sparrowhawks hunt in the woods.
Is éan creiche í an spioróg.
The sparrowhawk is a bird of prey.
Thóg mé grianghraf de spioróg ar an gclaí.
I took a photo of a sparrowhawk on the fence.
Tá níos mó spioróg sa cheantar anois.
There are more sparrowhawks in the area now.
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Sparrowhawk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sparrowhawk?
The Irish for sparrowhawk is spioróg (pronounced “SPIR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spioróga.
How do you pronounce spioróg in Irish?
Spioróg is said like “SPIR-ohg” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲɪɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of sparrowhawk in Irish?
The plural of spioróg is spioróga; with the article, na spioróga means “the sparrowhawks”. The genitive plural is spioróg, as in líon na spioróg (the number of sparrowhawks).
What is the difference between spioróg and seabhac?
Seabhac is the general word for a hawk, while spioróg refers specifically to the sparrowhawk.
