HeyRuaHow to say “teasing” in Irish
- Irish:
- spochadóireacht
- English:
- teasing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “SPUKH-uh-dohr-akht” /ˈspɔxəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spochadóireachta, na spochadóireachta (e.g. lucht na spochadóireachta, the teasers)
What does “spochadóireacht” mean?
- teasing
- The act of making fun of someone in a playful or mocking way, slagging or baiting them.Also: slagging, banter, baiting, chaffing, jibing.
“Spochadóireacht” with the article
Here is spochadóireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an spochadóireacht
the teasing
No change after an
“Spochadóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spochadóireacht, the Irish word for teasing.
Ní maith liom spochadóireacht ar bith.
I don't like any teasing.
Stop an spochadóireacht sin anois!
Stop that teasing now!
Bhí sé ag spochadóireacht as a dheartháir arís.
He was teasing his brother again.
Ní raibh ann ach spochadóireacht gan dochar.
It was only harmless slagging.
Bhí mórán spochadóireachta ar siúl sa seomra.
There was a lot of teasing going on in the room.
Ghoill an spochadóireacht go mór uirthi.
The teasing really hurt her.
Is breá leo spochadóireacht ag an mbord.
They love banter at the table.
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Teasing in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teasing?
The Irish for teasing is spochadóireacht (pronounced “SPUKH-uh-dohr-akht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce spochadóireacht in Irish?
Spochadóireacht is said like “SPUKH-uh-dohr-akht” (IPA /ˈspɔxəd̪ˠoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does spochadóireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for spochadóireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'teasing someone' with spochadóireacht?
Use the preposition as: 'ag spochadóireacht as duine', for example 'Bhí siad ag spochadóireacht asam' means 'They were teasing me'.
How is spochadóireacht different from magadh?
Magadh is general mockery or joking ('ag magadh faoi dhuine'), while spochadóireacht suggests needling, provocative teasing to get a rise out of someone.
