HeyRuaHow to say “spotlight” in Irish
- Irish:
- spotsolas
- English:
- spotlight
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPUT-suh-lus” /ˈsˠpˠɔt̪ˠˌsˠʊl̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spotsoilse (spotlights)
- Genitive singular:
- spotsolais, an spotsolais (e.g. faoi sholas an spotsolais, under the spotlight)
- Genitive plural:
- spotsoilse, na spotsoilse (e.g. teas na spotsoilse, the heat of the spotlights)
What does “spotsolas” mean?
- spotlight
- A lamp that throws a strong, narrow beam of light on one person or place, as on a stage.Also: spot lamp, spotlamp, stage light.
“Spotsolas” with the article
The plural of spotlight in Irish is spotsoilse. Here is spotsolas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spotsolas
the spotlight
No change after an
na spotsoilse
the spotlights
Plural: no change after na
“Spotsolas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spotsolas, the Irish word for spotlight.
Las siad spotsolas ar an amhránaí.
They shone a spotlight on the singer.
Bhí an spotsolas róláidir dom.
The spotlight was too strong for me.
Sheas sí i lár an spotsolais.
She stood in the middle of the spotlight.
Cuireadh spotsoilse nua sa halla.
New spotlights were put in the hall.
Ní maith liom a bheith faoin spotsolas.
I don't like being in the spotlight.
Múch na spotsoilse anois, le do thoil.
Turn off the spotlights now, please.
Tá bolgán nua ag teastáil sa spotsolas.
The spotlight needs a new bulb.
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Spotlight in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spotlight?
The Irish for spotlight is spotsolas (pronounced “SPUT-suh-lus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spotsoilse.
How do you pronounce spotsolas in Irish?
Spotsolas is said like “SPUT-suh-lus” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɔt̪ˠˌsˠʊl̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of spotlight in Irish?
The plural of spotsolas is spotsoilse; with the article, na spotsoilse means “the spotlights”. The genitive plural is spotsoilse, as in teas na spotsoilse (the heat of the spotlights).
Can 'spotsolas' be used figuratively like English 'in the spotlight'?
Yes, 'faoin spotsolas' is used for being the centre of public attention, though 'i lár an aonaigh' or similar phrases are also heard.
