HeyRuaHow to say “spirit” in Irish
- Irish:
- spreacúlacht
- English:
- spirit, forcefulness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRAK-oo-lukht” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲakuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- spreacúlachta, na spreacúlachta (e.g. easpa spreacúlachta, lack of spirit)
What does “spreacúlacht” mean?
“Spreacúlacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spirit
- Energy, vigour and liveliness in a person or in what they do.Also: vigour, energy, spiritedness, liveliness.
“Spreacúlacht” with the article
Here is spreacúlacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Spreacúlacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spreacúlacht, the Irish word for spirit.
Other nouns in Irish
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Spirit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spirit?
The Irish for spirit is spreacúlacht (pronounced “SPRAK-oo-lukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean forcefulness.
How do you pronounce spreacúlacht in Irish?
Spreacúlacht is said like “SPRAK-oo-lukht” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɾʲakuːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
Does spreacúlacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for spreacúlacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does spreacúlacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spreacúlacht can mean spirit or forcefulness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is spreacúlacht related to spreacúil?
Spreacúlacht is the abstract noun from the adjective spreacúil, 'spirited, vigorous', which itself comes from spreacadh, 'vigour, energy'.
