HeyRuaHow to say “spoon” in Irish
- Irish:
- spúnóg
- English:
- spoon, spoonful
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPOO-nohg” /ˈsˠpˠuːn̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- spúnóga (spoons)
- Genitive singular:
- spúnóige, na spúnóige (e.g. cos na spúnóige, the handle of the spoon)
- Genitive plural:
- spúnóg, na spúnóg (e.g. tarraiceán na spúnóg, the spoon drawer)
What does “spúnóg” mean?
“Spúnóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spoon
- A utensil with a small shallow bowl on a handle, used for eating, stirring and serving food.Also: teaspoon, tablespoon, soup spoon.
1 other meaning: spoonful
- 2spoonful
- The amount that a spoon holds.Also: spoon measure.
“Spúnóg” with the article
The plural of spoon in Irish is spúnóga. Here is spúnóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spúnóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spúnóg, the Irish word for spoon.
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Spoon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spoon?
The Irish for spoon is spúnóg (pronounced “SPOO-nohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spúnóga. Depending on context it can also mean spoonful.
How do you pronounce spúnóg in Irish?
Spúnóg is said like “SPOO-nohg” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠuːn̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of spoon in Irish?
The plural of spúnóg is spúnóga; with the article, na spúnóga means “the spoons”. The genitive plural is spúnóg, as in tarraiceán na spúnóg (the spoon drawer).
Does spúnóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spúnóg can mean spoon or spoonful, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say teaspoon in Irish?
Use 'taespúnóg' or 'spúnóg bheag'; a tablespoon is 'spúnóg mhór'.
Can 'spúnóg' mean a spoonful?
Yes, 'spúnóg siúcra' can mean a spoonful of sugar; 'lán spúnóige' is also used.
