HeyRuaHow to say “teaspoon” in Irish
- Irish:
- taespúnóg
- English:
- teaspoon
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “TAY-spoo-nohg” /ˈt̪ˠeːsˠpˠuːn̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- taespúnóga (teaspoons)
- Genitive singular:
- taespúnóige, na taespúnóige (e.g. cos na taespúnóige, the handle of the teaspoon)
- Genitive plural:
- taespúnóg, na dtaespúnóg (e.g. tarraiceán na dtaespúnóg, the teaspoon drawer)
What does “taespúnóg” mean?
- teaspoon
- A small spoon used for stirring tea or coffee, or for measuring small amounts.Also: tea spoon, small spoon, teaspoonful.
Other Irish words for teaspoon: spúnóg (spoon)
“Taespúnóg” with the article
The plural of teaspoon in Irish is taespúnóga. Here is taespúnóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taespúnóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taespúnóg, the Irish word for teaspoon.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Teaspoon in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for teaspoon?
The Irish for teaspoon is taespúnóg (pronounced “TAY-spoo-nohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taespúnóga.
How do you pronounce taespúnóg in Irish?
Taespúnóg is said like “TAY-spoo-nohg” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠeːsˠpˠuːn̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of teaspoon in Irish?
The plural of taespúnóg is taespúnóga; with the article, na taespúnóga means “the teaspoons”. The genitive plural is taespúnóg, as in tarraiceán na dtaespúnóg (the teaspoon drawer).
Why does taespúnóg change to thaespúnóg or dtaespúnóg?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taespúnóg becomes mo thaespúnóg (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaespúnóg (eclipsis).
What is the difference between taespúnóg and spúnóg?
Spúnóg is any spoon, while taespúnóg is specifically a teaspoon; a tablespoon is spúnóg bhoird.
