HeyRuaHow to say “spirit” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprid
- English:
- spirit, wraith of a person
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “sprij” /sˠpˠɾʲɪdʲ/
- Plural:
- sprideanna (spirits)
- Genitive singular:
- spride, na spride (e.g. scéal na spride, the story of the ghost)
- Genitive plural:
- sprideanna, na sprideanna (e.g. saol na sprideanna, the world of spirits)
What does “sprid” mean?
“Sprid” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spirit
- A ghost or supernatural being, such as a sprite or spectre.Also: ghost, sprite, spectre, apparition.
2 other meanings: wraith of a person
“Sprid” with the article
The plural of spirit in Irish is sprideanna. Here is sprid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sprid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprid, the Irish word for spirit.
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Spirit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spirit?
The Irish for spirit is sprid (pronounced “sprij”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sprideanna. Depending on context it can also mean wraith of a person.
How do you pronounce sprid in Irish?
Sprid is said like “sprij” (IPA /sˠpˠɾʲɪdʲ/).
What is the plural of spirit in Irish?
The plural of sprid is sprideanna; with the article, na sprideanna means “the spirits”. The genitive plural is sprideanna, as in saol na sprideanna (the world of spirits).
Does sprid have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sprid can mean spirit or wraith of a person, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'sprid' and 'spiorad'?
'Sprid' usually means a ghost or a person's courage and morale, while 'spiorad' is the more formal or religious word, as in 'an Spiorad Naomh' (the Holy Spirit).
How do I say someone is in low spirits?
You can use 'lagsprid', for example 'Tá lagsprid air' (He is in low spirits).
