HeyRuaHow to say “sport” in Irish
- Irish:
- spórt
- English:
- sport, fun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spohrt” /sˠpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- spóirt (sports)
- Genitive singular:
- spóirt, an spóirt (e.g. leathanach an spóirt, the sports page)
- Genitive plural:
- spórt, na spórt (e.g. cumainn spórt, sports clubs)
What does “spórt” mean?
“Spórt” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sport
- Physical games and athletic activities played for exercise or competition.Also: sports, athletics, games.
1 other meaning: fun
- 2fun
- Amusement, enjoyment or a good time.Also: amusement, enjoyment, pastime, entertainment.
Other Irish words for sport: spórtaíocht (sport)
“Spórt” with the article
The plural of sport in Irish is spóirt. Here is spórt after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spórt” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spórt, the Irish word for sport.
Other nouns in Irish
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Sport in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sport?
The Irish for sport is spórt (pronounced “spohrt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spóirt. Depending on context it can also mean fun.
How do you pronounce spórt in Irish?
Spórt is said like “spohrt” (IPA /sˠpˠoːɾˠt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of sport in Irish?
The plural of spórt is spóirt; with the article, na spóirt means “the sports”. The genitive plural is spórt, as in cumainn spórt (sports clubs).
Does spórt have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spórt can mean sport or fun, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Does 'spórt' only mean sport?
No, 'spórt' also means fun, as in 'Is mór an spórt é' (It's great fun) or 'Bhí spórt againn' (We had fun).
What does 'ag déanamh spóirt' mean?
It means having fun or joking, not doing sport; for playing a sport you say 'spórt a imirt'.
