HeyRuaHow to say “spool” in Irish
- Irish:
- spól
- English:
- spool, shuttle
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spohl” /sˠpˠoːlˠ/
- Plural:
- spóil (spools)
- Genitive singular:
- spóil, an spóil (e.g. lár an spóil, the centre of the spool)
- Genitive plural:
- spól, na spól (e.g. bosca na spól, the spool box)
What does “spól” mean?
“Spól” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spool
- A small cylinder on which thread, yarn or wire is wound.Also: reel, bobbin, cotton reel.
1 other meaning: shuttle
- 2shuttle
- The tool in a loom that carries the thread across when weaving.Also: weaving shuttle.
“Spól” with the article
The plural of spool in Irish is spóil. Here is spól after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spól” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spól, the Irish word for spool.
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Spool in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spool?
The Irish for spool is spól (pronounced “spohl”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spóil. Depending on context it can also mean shuttle.
How do you pronounce spól in Irish?
Spól is said like “spohl” (IPA /sˠpˠoːlˠ/).
What is the plural of spool in Irish?
The plural of spól is spóil; with the article, na spóil means “the spools”. The genitive plural is spól, as in bosca na spól (the spool box).
Does spól have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spól can mean spool or shuttle, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'spól' the same as 'ríl'?
Both can mean a reel or spool, but 'spól' is the usual word for a spool of thread, while 'ríl' is often used for a reel of film or a fishing reel, and also for the dance.
