HeyRuaHow to say “spice” in Irish
- Irish:
- spíosra
- English:
- spice
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPEES-ruh” /ˈsˠpʲiːsˠɾˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spíosraí (spices)
- Genitive singular:
- spíosra, an spíosra (e.g. boladh an spíosra, the smell of the spice)
- Genitive plural:
- spíosraí, na spíosraí (e.g. trádáil spíosraí, the spice trade)
What does “spíosra” mean?
- spice
- An aromatic or pungent substance, usually dried plant matter, used to flavour food.Also: seasoning, spices.
“Spíosra” with the article
The plural of spice in Irish is spíosraí. Here is spíosra after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spíosra
the spice
No change after an
na spíosraí
the spices
Plural: no change after na
“Spíosra” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spíosra, the Irish word for spice.
Cuir beagán spíosra leis an anraith.
Add a little spice to the soup.
Is maith liom bia le neart spíosraí.
I like food with plenty of spices.
Tá an spíosra sin an-te ar fad.
That spice is very hot.
Cheannaigh mé spíosraí nua sa mhargadh inné.
I bought new spices at the market yesterday.
Tá blas an spíosra láidir sa churaí.
The taste of the spice is strong in the curry.
Coinním mo spíosraí i gcófra beag.
I keep my spices in a small cupboard.
Tá cainéal i measc na spíosraí is fearr liom.
Cinnamon is among my favourite spices.
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Spice in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spice?
The Irish for spice is spíosra (pronounced “SPEES-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spíosraí.
How do you pronounce spíosra in Irish?
Spíosra is said like “SPEES-ruh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲiːsˠɾˠə/).
What is the plural of spice in Irish?
The plural of spíosra is spíosraí; with the article, na spíosraí means “the spices”. The genitive plural is spíosraí, as in trádáil spíosraí (the spice trade).
What is the difference between 'spíosra' and 'luibh'?
'Spíosra' is a spice such as pepper or cinnamon, while 'luibh' is a herb such as parsley or thyme.
How do I say 'spicy food' in Irish?
You can say 'bia spíosrach' or 'bia te'.
