HeyRuaHow to say “target” in Irish
- Irish:
- sprioc
- English:
- target, mark, landmark
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “spruk” /sˠpʲɾʲʊk/
- Plural:
- spriocanna (targets)
- Genitive singular:
- sprice, na sprice (e.g. baint amach na sprice, reaching the target)
- Genitive plural:
- spriocanna, na spriocanna (e.g. baint amach na spriocanna, achieving the targets)
What does “sprioc” mean?
“Sprioc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- target
- A goal or objective that you aim to achieve, or something aimed at.Also: goal, objective, aim.
“Sprioc” with the article
The plural of target in Irish is spriocanna. Here is sprioc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sprioc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sprioc, the Irish word for target.
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Target in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for target?
The Irish for target is sprioc (pronounced “spruk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is spriocanna. Depending on context it can also mean mark or landmark.
How do you pronounce sprioc in Irish?
Sprioc is said like “spruk” (IPA /sˠpʲɾʲʊk/).
What is the plural of target in Irish?
The plural of sprioc is spriocanna; with the article, na spriocanna means “the targets”. The genitive plural is spriocanna, as in baint amach na spriocanna (achieving the targets).
Does sprioc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sprioc can mean target, mark or landmark, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between sprioc and aidhm?
Sprioc is a specific target to be reached, as in an sprioc a bhaint amach, while aidhm is a broader aim or purpose.
How do I say 'deadline' in Irish?
Use spriocdháta or sprioclá, built from sprioc.
