HeyRuaHow to say “spirited” in Irish
- Irish:
- spreacúil
- English:
- spirited, forceful
- Word type:
- adjective
- More spirited:
- níos spreacúla
- Most spirited:
- is spreacúla
- Plural:
- spreacúla
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRAK-ool” /ˈsˠpˠɾʲakuːlʲ/
What does “spreacúil” mean?
“Spreacúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spirited
- Full of energy, courage and vigour.Also: energetic, vigorous, lively, plucky.
“Spreacúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is spreacúil after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, spreacúla.
More spirited, most spirited, very spirited
Bhí an dara leath níos spreacúla ná an chéad leath. The second half was livelier than the first half.
| more spirited | níos spreacúla | in the past tense: ní ba spreacúla |
|---|---|---|
| most spirited | is spreacúla | in the past tense: ba spreacúla |
| as spirited as | chomh spreacúil le | no change after chomh |
| very spirited | an-spreacúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too spirited | róspreacúil | ró- lenites |
“Spreacúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Spirited in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spirited?
The Irish for spirited is spreacúil (pronounced “SPRAK-ool”). It comes after the noun: fear spreacúil, a spirited man; girseach spreacúil, a spirited girl.
How do you say more spirited and most spirited in Irish?
níos spreacúla is more spirited and is spreacúla is most spirited. In the past tense they become ní ba spreacúla and ba spreacúla.
What is the plural of spreacúil?
With a plural noun spreacúil becomes spreacúla: fir spreacúla, girseacha spreacúla.
How do you say very spirited in Irish?
an-spreacúil. Too spirited is róspreacúil, and as spirited as is chomh spreacúil le.
Does spreacúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spreacúil can mean spirited or forceful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'spreacúil' the same as 'spreagúil'?
No. 'Spreacúil' means spirited or vigorous, from 'spreacadh' (vigour), while 'spreagúil' means inspiring or stimulating, from 'spreagadh'.
