HeyRuaHow to say “spectacles” in Irish
- Irish:
- spéacla
- English:
- spectacles, eyeglass
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPAY-kluh” /ˈsˠpʲeːkl̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- spéaclaí (spectacles)
- Genitive singular:
- spéacla, an spéacla (e.g. fráma an spéacla, the frame of the eyeglass)
- Genitive plural:
- spéaclaí, na spéaclaí (e.g. cás spéaclaí, a glasses case)
What does “spéacla” mean?
“Spéacla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spectacles
- A pair of glass lenses in a frame worn in front of the eyes to help you see; usually used in the plural, spéaclaí.Also: glasses, eyeglasses, specs.
1 other meaning: eyeglass
- 2eyeglass
- A single lens used to help the eye, such as a monocle or one lens of a pair of glasses.Also: lens, monocle.
“Spéacla” with the article
The plural of spectacles in Irish is spéaclaí. Here is spéacla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spéacla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spéacla, the Irish word for spectacles.
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Spectacles in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spectacles?
The Irish for spectacles is spéacla (pronounced “SPAY-kluh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spéaclaí. Depending on context it can also mean eyeglass.
How do you pronounce spéacla in Irish?
Spéacla is said like “SPAY-kluh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲeːkl̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of spectacles in Irish?
The plural of spéacla is spéaclaí; with the article, na spéaclaí means “the spectacles”. The genitive plural is spéaclaí, as in cás spéaclaí (a glasses case).
Does spéacla have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spéacla can mean spectacles or eyeglass, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Do I say spéacla or spéaclaí for a pair of glasses?
A pair of glasses is normally spéaclaí, plural: 'tá spéaclaí orm', I wear glasses. The singular spéacla means one eyeglass.
How do I say someone wears glasses?
Use 'ar': 'Tá spéaclaí uirthi', she wears glasses, or 'caitheann sé spéaclaí', he wears glasses.
