HeyRuaHow to say “spent” in Irish
- Irish:
- sportha
- English:
- spent, penniless
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spent:
- níos sportha
- Most spent:
- is sportha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPOR-ha” /ˈsˠpˠɔɾˠhə/
What does “sportha” mean?
“Sportha” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spent
- Used up, exhausted, with nothing left.Also: exhausted, used up, worn out.
1 other meaning: penniless
- 2penniless
- Having no money left; broke.Also: broke, out of money, skint.
“Sportha” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is sportha after fear (man, masculine), after máthair (mother, feminine) and after a plural.
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, sportha.
More spent, most spent, very spent
Bhí sé níos sportha ná mar a bhí riamh. He was more broke than he had ever been.
| more spent | níos sportha | in the past tense: ní ba sportha |
|---|---|---|
| most spent | is sportha | in the past tense: ba sportha |
| as spent as | chomh sportha le | no change after chomh |
| very spent | an-sportha | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spent | rósportha | ró- lenites |
“Sportha” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Spent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spent?
The Irish for spent is sportha (pronounced “SPOR-ha”). It comes after the noun: fear sportha, a spent man; máthair sportha, a spent mother.
How do you say more spent and most spent in Irish?
níos sportha is more spent and is sportha is most spent. In the past tense they become ní ba sportha and ba sportha.
How do you say very spent in Irish?
an-sportha. Too spent is rósportha, and as spent as is chomh sportha le.
Does sportha have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sportha can mean spent or penniless, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sportha' and 'spíonta'?
'Spíonta' usually means physically exhausted, while 'sportha' often means spent or out of money: 'Tá mé sportha' means I'm broke.
