HeyRuaHow to say “storm” in Irish
- Irish:
- spéirling
- English:
- storm, strife
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHPAYR-ling” /ˈʃpʲeːɾʲlʲɪŋʲ/
- Plural:
- spéirlingí (storms)
- Genitive singular:
- spéirlinge, na spéirlinge (e.g. fuadar na spéirlinge, the fury of the storm)
- Genitive plural:
- spéirlingí, na spéirlingí (e.g. séasúr na spéirlingí, the season of storms)
What does “spéirling” mean?
“Spéirling” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- storm
- A violent storm with strong wind and heavy rain or thunder.Also: tempest, thunderstorm, squall.
1 other meaning: strife
- 2strife
- Violent conflict, turmoil or a fierce fight between people.Also: violence, fight, turmoil, contest.
Other Irish words for storm: stoirm (storm)
“Spéirling” with the article
The plural of storm in Irish is spéirlingí. Here is spéirling after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Spéirling” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spéirling, the Irish word for storm.
Other nouns in Irish
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Storm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for storm?
The Irish for storm is spéirling (pronounced “SHPAYR-ling”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spéirlingí. Depending on context it can also mean strife.
How do you pronounce spéirling in Irish?
Spéirling is said like “SHPAYR-ling” (IPA /ˈʃpʲeːɾʲlʲɪŋʲ/).
What is the plural of storm in Irish?
The plural of spéirling is spéirlingí; with the article, na spéirlingí means “the storms”. The genitive plural is spéirlingí, as in séasúr na spéirlingí (the season of storms).
Does spéirling have more than one meaning?
Yes. Spéirling can mean storm or strife, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between spéirling and stoirm?
Stoirm is the everyday word for a storm, while spéirling is more literary and suggests a violent storm, often with thunder. Both can be used figuratively for turmoil.
