HeyRuaHow to say “sponge” in Irish
- Irish:
- spúinse
- English:
- sponge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPOON-shuh” /ˈsˠpˠuːnʲʃə/
- Plural:
- spúinsí (sponges)
- Genitive singular:
- spúinse, an spúinse (e.g. poill an spúinse, the holes of the sponge)
- Genitive plural:
- spúinsí, na spúinsí (e.g. pacáiste na spúinsí, the packet of sponges)
What does “spúinse” mean?
“Spúinse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sponge
- A soft, porous object or material that soaks up water, used for washing or cleaning.Also: bath sponge, cleaning sponge.
1 other meaning:
- 2sponge
- A simple sea animal with a porous body that lives attached to rocks on the sea bed.Also: sea sponge.
Other Irish words for sponge: císte (cake)
“Spúinse” with the article
The plural of sponge in Irish is spúinsí. Here is spúinse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spúinse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spúinse, the Irish word for sponge.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sponge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sponge?
The Irish for sponge is spúinse (pronounced “SPOON-shuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spúinsí.
How do you pronounce spúinse in Irish?
Spúinse is said like “SPOON-shuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠuːnʲʃə/).
What is the plural of sponge in Irish?
The plural of spúinse is spúinsí; with the article, na spúinsí means “the sponges”. The genitive plural is spúinsí, as in pacáiste na spúinsí (the packet of sponges).
Is 'spúinse' used for a sponge cake?
No, a sponge cake is usually 'císte spúinse', with 'spúinse' in the genitive describing the cake.
