HeyRuaHow to say “spring” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprionga
- English:
- spring
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHPRIN-guh” /ˈsʲpʲɾʲɪŋɡə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spriongaí
- Genitive singular:
- sprionga, an sprionga (e.g. neart an sprionga, the strength of the spring)
- Genitive plural:
- spriongaí, na spriongaí (e.g. teannas na spriongaí, the tension of the springs)
What does “sprionga” mean?
- spring
- A coiled or bent piece of metal that returns to its shape after being pressed or stretched.Also: coil spring, metal spring.
Other Irish words for spring: earrach (spring), fuarán (spring)
“Sprionga” with the article
The plural of spring in Irish is spriongaí. Here is sprionga after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an sprionga
the spring
No change after an
na spriongaí
the spring (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Sprionga” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprionga, the Irish word for spring.
Tá sprionga briste sa leaba seo.
There's a broken spring in this bed.
Bhris an sprionga sa chlog inné.
The spring in the clock broke yesterday.
Tá na spriongaí sa tolg an-sean.
The springs in the sofa are very old.
Cheannaigh mé sprionga nua don doras.
I bought a new spring for the door.
Bhí sprionga ag gobadh amach as an tocht.
A spring was sticking out of the mattress.
Tá an sprionga sa doras caite go hiomlán.
The spring in the door is completely worn out.
Cuir sprionga láidir i ngeata an ghairdín.
Put a strong spring in the garden gate.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Spring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spring?
The Irish for spring is sprionga (pronounced “SHPRIN-guh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spriongaí.
How do you pronounce sprionga in Irish?
Sprionga is said like “SHPRIN-guh” (IPA /ˈsʲpʲɾʲɪŋɡə/).
What is the plural of spring in Irish?
The plural of sprionga is spriongaí; with the article, it is na spriongaí. The genitive plural is spriongaí, as in teannas na spriongaí (the tension of the springs).
Does 'sprionga' mean the season spring?
No. 'Sprionga' is only a metal coil; the season is 'an t-earrach' and a water spring is 'fuarán' or 'tobar'.
