HeyRuaHow to say “spy” in Irish
- Irish:
- spiaire
- English:
- spy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPEER-uh” /ˈsˠpʲiəɾʲə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- spiairí (spies)
- Genitive singular:
- spiaire, an spiaire (e.g. ainm an spiaire, the spy's name)
- Genitive plural:
- spiairí, na spiairí (e.g. líonra na spiairí, the network of the spies)
What does “spiaire” mean?
- spy
- A person who secretly gathers information about an enemy, a rival or other people.Also: secret agent, informer, snooper.
“Spiaire” with the article
The plural of spy in Irish is spiairí. Here is spiaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an spiaire
the spy
No change after an
na spiairí
the spies
Plural: no change after na
“Spiaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spiaire, the Irish word for spy.
Tá spiairí inár measc.
There are spies among us.
Níorbh iontas ar bith dom gur spiaire í.
It was no surprise at all to me that she was a spy.
Bhí an spiaire ag seoladh tuairiscí ar ais chun na Rúise.
The spy was sending reports back to Russia.
Gabhadh an spiaire ag an teorainn aréir.
The spy was caught at the border last night.
Ní fhaca aon duine aghaidh an spiaire riamh.
Nobody ever saw the spy's face.
Is maith le mo dheartháir scannáin faoi spiairí.
My brother likes films about spies.
Bhí sé ina spiaire i rith an chogaidh.
He was a spy during the war.
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Spy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spy?
The Irish for spy is spiaire (pronounced “SPEER-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is spiairí.
How do you pronounce spiaire in Irish?
Spiaire is said like “SPEER-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲiəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of spy in Irish?
The plural of spiaire is spiairí; with the article, na spiairí means “the spies”. The genitive plural is spiairí, as in líonra na spiairí (the network of the spies).
What is the word for the activity of spying?
The activity is 'spiaireacht', for example 'ag déanamh spiaireachta' means spying.
How is 'spiaire' different from 'brathadóir'?
'Spiaire' is a spy who gathers secret information, while 'brathadóir' is a betrayer or informer who gives people away.
