HeyRuaHow to say “sprout” in Irish
- Irish:
- spruitín
- English:
- sprout
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPRIT-een” /sˠpˠɾˠɪtʲiːnʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spruitíní (sprouts)
- Genitive singular:
- spruitín, an spruitín (e.g. blas an spruitín, the taste of the sprout)
- Genitive plural:
- spruitíní, na spruitíní (e.g. mála spruitíní, a bag of sprouts)
What does “spruitín” mean?
- sprout
- A small shoot or sprout, especially a Brussels sprout eaten as a vegetable.Also: Brussels sprout, small shoot, sprig.
Other Irish words for sprout: péacán (sprout)
“Spruitín” with the article
The plural of sprout in Irish is spruitíní. Here is spruitín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spruitín
the sprout
No change after an
na spruitíní
the sprouts
Plural: no change after na
“Spruitín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spruitín, the Irish word for sprout.
Ní maith liom spruitíní ar chor ar bith.
I don't like sprouts at all.
Bíonn spruitíní againn i gcónaí um Nollaig.
We always have sprouts at Christmas.
Ith an spruitín sin ar do phláta.
Eat that sprout on your plate.
Cheannaigh mé mála spruitíní sa siopa.
I bought a bag of sprouts in the shop.
Tá boladh láidir ó na spruitíní bruite.
The boiled sprouts have a strong smell.
D'fhág mo mhac spruitín amháin ar an bpláta.
My son left one sprout on the plate.
Cuir na spruitíní sa phota anois.
Put the sprouts in the pot now.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Sprout in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sprout?
The Irish for sprout is spruitín (pronounced “SPRIT-een”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spruitíní.
How do you pronounce spruitín in Irish?
Spruitín is said like “SPRIT-een” (IPA /sˠpˠɾˠɪtʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of sprout in Irish?
The plural of spruitín is spruitíní; with the article, na spruitíní means “the sprouts”. The genitive plural is spruitíní, as in mála spruitíní (a bag of sprouts).
How do I say Brussels sprouts in Irish?
Say 'spruitíní Bruiséile', though in everyday speech 'spruitíní' alone is usually enough; 'bachlóga Bruiséile' is also found.
