HeyRuaHow to say “spleen” in Irish
- Irish:
- splín
- English:
- spleen, spite
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “spleen” /sˠpʲlʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- splínte (spleens)
- Genitive singular:
- splíne, na splíne (e.g. at na splíne, swelling of the spleen)
- Genitive plural:
- splínte, na splínte (e.g. méid na splínte, the size of the spleens)
What does “splín” mean?
“Splín” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spleen
- The spleen, an organ in the body near the stomach that filters the blood.Also: lien.
1 other meaning: spite
- 2spite
- Bad temper, spite or ill humour, thought of in old belief as coming from the spleen.Also: spleen, ill humour, bad temper.
“Splín” with the article
The plural of spleen in Irish is splínte. Here is splín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Splín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using splín, the Irish word for spleen.
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Spleen in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spleen?
The Irish for spleen is splín (pronounced “spleen”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is splínte. Depending on context it can also mean spite.
How do you pronounce splín in Irish?
Splín is said like “spleen” (IPA /sˠpʲlʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of spleen in Irish?
The plural of splín is splínte; with the article, na splínte means “the spleens”. The genitive plural is splínte, as in méid na splínte (the size of the spleens).
Does splín have more than one meaning?
Yes. Splín can mean spleen or spite, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can 'splín' mean bad temper as in English 'to vent one's spleen'?
Ó Dónaill does list 'splín' in the sense of spite or ill humour, but in everyday Irish words like 'olc' or 'cantal' are far more usual for anger.
