HeyRuaHow to say “spicy” in Irish
- Irish:
- spíosrach
- English:
- spicy, aromatic
- Word type:
- adjective
- Spicier:
- níos spíosraí
- Spiciest:
- is spíosraí
- Plural:
- spíosracha
- Pronunciation:
- “SPEES-rukh” /ˈsˠpʲiːsˠɾˠəx/
What does “spíosrach” mean?
“Spíosrach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spicy
- Having a strong flavour from spices.Also: spiced, hot, peppery.
1 other meaning: aromatic
- 2aromatic
- Having a pleasant spicy smell.Also: fragrant, spicy-smelling.
Other Irish adjectives for spicy: teobhlasta (spicy)
“Spíosrach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spíosrach after curaí (curry, masculine), after deoch (drink, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spíosracha.
Spicier, spiciest, very spicy
Tá an t-anraith seo níos spíosraí ná an ceann eile. This soup is spicier than the other one.
| spicier | níos spíosraí | in the past tense: ní ba spíosraí |
|---|---|---|
| spiciest | is spíosraí | in the past tense: ba spíosraí |
| as spicy as | chomh spíosrach le | no change after chomh |
| very spicy | an-spíosrach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spicy | róspíosrach | ró- lenites |
“Spíosrach” 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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Spicy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spicy?
The Irish for spicy is spíosrach (pronounced “SPEES-rukh”). It comes after the noun: curaí spíosrach, a spicy curry; deoch spíosrach, a spicy drink.
How do you say spicier and spiciest in Irish?
níos spíosraí is spicier and is spíosraí is spiciest. In the past tense they become ní ba spíosraí and ba spíosraí.
What is the plural of spíosrach?
With a plural noun spíosrach becomes spíosracha: curaithe spíosracha, deochanna spíosracha.
How do you say very spicy in Irish?
an-spíosrach. Too spicy is róspíosrach, and as spicy as is chomh spíosrach le.
Does spíosrach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spíosrach can mean spicy or aromatic, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can I use 'te' for spicy food?
Yes, 'te' (hot) is often used colloquially for chilli heat, but 'spíosrach' specifically means flavoured with spices, as in 'bia spíosrach'.
