HeyRuaHow to say “spike” in Irish
- Irish:
- spíce
- English:
- spike
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPEE-kyuh” /ˈsˠpʲiːcə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spící (spikes)
- Genitive singular:
- spíce, an spíce (e.g. barr an spíce, the tip of the spike)
- Genitive plural:
- spící, na spící (e.g. barr na spící, the tips of the spikes)
What does “spíce” mean?
“Spíce” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spike
- A large pointed nail or any sharp pointed object like one.Also: large nail, pointed nail, sharp point.
1 other meaning:
- 2spike
- In botany, a flower head where flowers grow directly along a single unbranched stem.Also: spica, flower spike, inflorescence.
“Spíce” with the article
The plural of spike in Irish is spící. Here is spíce after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spíce
the spike
No change after an
na spící
the spikes
Plural: no change after na
“Spíce” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spíce, the Irish word for spike.
Bhuail sé spíce isteach sa bhalla.
He drove a spike into the wall.
Tá an spíce sin an-ghéar.
That spike is very sharp.
Bhí spící ar bharr an gheata.
There were spikes on top of the gate.
Ghortaigh mé mo lámh ar spíce.
I hurt my hand on a spike.
Tá barr an spíce lúbtha.
The point of the spike is bent.
Fásann na bláthanna i spíce fada.
The flowers grow in a long spike.
Chuir siad spící sa bhóthar iarainn.
They put spikes in the railway track.
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Spike in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spike?
The Irish for spike is spíce (pronounced “SPEE-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spící.
How do you pronounce spíce in Irish?
Spíce is said like “SPEE-kyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲiːcə/).
What is the plural of spike in Irish?
The plural of spíce is spící; with the article, na spící means “the spikes”. The genitive plural is spící, as in barr na spící (the tips of the spikes).
What is the difference between 'spíce' and 'tairne'?
'Tairne' is the ordinary word for a nail, while 'spíce' is a large heavy nail or a sharp spike.
