HeyRuaHow to say “sunspot” in Irish
- Irish:
- grianspota
- English:
- sunspot
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “GREE-un-spuh-tuh” /ˈɟɾʲiənˌspɔt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- grianspotaí (sunspots)
- Genitive singular:
- grianspota, an ghrianspota (e.g. méid an ghrianspota, the size of the sunspot)
- Genitive plural:
- grianspotaí, na ngrianspotaí (e.g. líon na ngrianspotaí, the number of sunspots)
What does “grianspota” mean?
- sunspot
- A dark patch that appears for a time on the surface of the sun.Also: solar spot, spot on the sun.
“Grianspota” with the article
The plural of sunspot in Irish is grianspotaí. Here is grianspota after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Grianspota” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using grianspota, the Irish word for sunspot.
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Sunspot in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sunspot?
The Irish for sunspot is grianspota (pronounced “GREE-un-spuh-tuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is grianspotaí.
How do you pronounce grianspota in Irish?
Grianspota is said like “GREE-un-spuh-tuh” (IPA /ˈɟɾʲiənˌspɔt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of sunspot in Irish?
The plural of grianspota is grianspotaí; with the article, na grianspotaí means “the sunspots”. The genitive plural is grianspotaí, as in líon na ngrianspotaí (the number of sunspots).
Why does grianspota change to ghrianspota or ngrianspota?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) grianspota becomes mo ghrianspota (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngrianspota (eclipsis).
How is 'grianspota' formed?
It combines 'grian' (sun) and 'spota' (spot), just like the English 'sunspot'. The gender follows 'spota', which is masculine.
