HeyRuaHow to say “spasm” in Irish
- Irish:
- spaspas
- English:
- spasm
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAS-pus” /ˈspas̪pˠəs̪/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spaspais (spasms)
- Genitive singular:
- spaspais, an spaspais (e.g. pian an spaspais, the pain of the spasm)
- Genitive plural:
- spaspas, na spaspas (e.g. cóireáil na spaspas, the treatment of the spasms)
What does “spaspas” mean?
- spasm
- A sudden, involuntary tightening of a muscle or muscles.Also: muscle spasm, cramp, convulsion, twitch.
“Spaspas” with the article
The plural of spasm in Irish is spaspais. Here is spaspas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spaspas
the spasm
No change after an
na spaspais
the spasms
Plural: no change after na
“Spaspas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spaspas, the Irish word for spasm.
Bhí spaspas i mo chos aréir.
I had a spasm in my leg last night.
D'imigh an spaspas tar éis tamaill.
The spasm went away after a while.
Bíonn spaspais aige ina dhroim go minic.
He often gets spasms in his back.
Tháinig spaspas ar a lámh go tobann.
A spasm suddenly came over her hand.
Thug an dochtúir leigheas di i gcoinne na spaspas.
The doctor gave her medicine for the spasms.
Ní raibh mé in ann siúl le neart an spaspais.
I couldn't walk because of the strength of the spasm.
Is spaspas matáin a bhí ann, dar leis an altra.
It was a muscle spasm, according to the nurse.
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Spasm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spasm?
The Irish for spasm is spaspas (pronounced “SPAS-pus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spaspais.
How do you pronounce spaspas in Irish?
Spaspas is said like “SPAS-pus” (IPA /ˈspas̪pˠəs̪/).
What is the plural of spasm in Irish?
The plural of spaspas is spaspais; with the article, na spaspais means “the spasms”. The genitive plural is spaspas, as in cóireáil na spaspas (the treatment of the spasms).
What is the difference between spaspas and crampa?
Spaspas is any sudden involuntary muscle contraction, while crampa is a painful, sustained cramp, as in 'crampa i mo chos'.
