HeyRuaHow to say “spurge” in Irish
- Irish:
- spuirse
- English:
- spurge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPWIR-shuh” /ˈsˠpˠɪɾʲʃə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spuirsí (spurges)
- Genitive singular:
- spuirse, na spuirse (e.g. sú na spuirse, the sap of the spurge)
- Genitive plural:
- spuirsí, na spuirsí (e.g. sú na spuirsí, the sap of the spurges)
What does “spuirse” mean?
- spurge
- Any of a group of plants (Euphorbia) with small greenish flowers and a milky, irritating sap.Also: Euphorbia, spurge plant.
“Spuirse” with the article
The plural of spurge in Irish is spuirsí. Here is spuirse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spuirse
the spurge
No change after an
na spuirsí
the spurges
Plural: no change after na
“Spuirse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spuirse, the Irish word for spurge.
Is planda nimhiúil í an spuirse.
Spurge is a poisonous plant.
Tá sú bán i ngas na spuirse.
There is white sap in the stem of the spurge.
Fásann spuirsí ar an trá ghainmheach.
Spurges grow on the sandy beach.
Chonaic mé spuirse ag fás i mo ghairdín.
I saw spurge growing in my garden.
Tá bláthanna glasa buí ar an spuirse.
The spurge has yellowish green flowers.
Tá go leor cineálacha spuirsí in Éirinn.
There are many kinds of spurge in Ireland.
Tá spuirse sa phota ar leac na fuinneoige.
There is a spurge in the pot on the windowsill.
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Spurge in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spurge?
The Irish for spurge is spuirse (pronounced “SPWIR-shuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spuirsí.
How do you pronounce spuirse in Irish?
Spuirse is said like “SPWIR-shuh” (IPA /ˈsˠpˠɪɾʲʃə/).
What is the plural of spurge in Irish?
The plural of spuirse is spuirsí; with the article, na spuirsí means “the spurges”. The genitive plural is spuirsí, as in sú na spuirsí (the sap of the spurges).
Does 'spuirse' mean 'sport' or 'fun'?
No, 'spuirse' is the plant spurge. For fun or sport use 'spórt', 'spraoi' or 'craic'.
