HeyRuaHow to say “to flash” in Irish
- Irish:
- splanc
- English:
- to flash, spark, flare up
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- splancadh (ag splancadh, flashing)
- Verbal adjective:
- splanctha
- Pronunciation:
- “splank” /spl̪ˠaŋk/
What does “splanc” mean?
“Splanc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to flash
- To give out a sudden bright light, like lightning.Also: sparkle, glitter, flare.
2 other meanings: spark or flare up
- 2to spark
- To give off sparks.Also: give off sparks, emit sparks.
- 3to flare up
- To lose your temper suddenly.Also: lose one's temper, blow up, fly into a rage.
“Splanc” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Splanc méI flashed | Níor splanc méI did not flash | Ar splanc mé?Did I flash? |
| tú (you) | Splanc túYou flashed | Níor splanc túYou did not flash | Ar splanc tú?Did you flash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Splanc sé / síHe flashed | Níor splanc sé / síHe did not flash | Ar splanc sé / sí?Did he flash? |
| sinn (we) | SplancamarWe flashed | Níor splancamarWe did not flash | Ar splancamar?Did we flash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Splanc sibhYou flashed | Níor splanc sibhYou did not flash | Ar splanc sibh?Did you flash? |
| siad (they) | Splanc siadThey flashed | Níor splanc siadThey did not flash | Ar splanc siad?Did they flash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Splancadh | Níor splancadh | Ar splancadh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SplancaimI flash | Ní splancaimI do not flash | An splancaim?Do I flash? |
| tú (you) | Splancann túYou flash | Ní splancann túYou do not flash | An splancann tú?Do you flash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Splancann sé / síHe flashes | Ní splancann sé / síHe does not flash | An splancann sé / sí?Does he flash? |
| sinn (we) | SplancaimidWe flash | Ní splancaimidWe do not flash | An splancaimid?Do we flash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Splancann sibhYou flash | Ní splancann sibhYou do not flash | An splancann sibh?Do you flash? |
| siad (they) | Splancann siadThey flash | Ní splancann siadThey do not flash | An splancann siad?Do they flash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Splanctar | Ní splanctar | An splanctar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Splancfaidh méI will flash | Ní splancfaidh méI will not flash | An splancfaidh mé?Will I flash? |
| tú (you) | Splancfaidh túYou will flash | Ní splancfaidh túYou will not flash | An splancfaidh tú?Will you flash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Splancfaidh sé / síHe will flash | Ní splancfaidh sé / síHe will not flash | An splancfaidh sé / sí?Will he flash? |
| sinn (we) | SplancfaimidWe will flash | Ní splancfaimidWe will not flash | An splancfaimid?Will we flash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Splancfaidh sibhYou will flash | Ní splancfaidh sibhYou will not flash | An splancfaidh sibh?Will you flash? |
| siad (they) | Splancfaidh siadThey will flash | Ní splancfaidh siadThey will not flash | An splancfaidh siad?Will they flash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Splancfar | Ní splancfar | An splancfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SplancfainnI would flash | Ní splancfainnI would not flash | An splancfainn?Would I flash? |
| tú (you) | SplancfáYou would flash | Ní splancfáYou would not flash | An splancfá?Would you flash? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Splancfadh sé / síHe would flash | Ní splancfadh sé / síHe would not flash | An splancfadh sé / sí?Would he flash? |
| sinn (we) | SplancfaimisWe would flash | Ní splancfaimisWe would not flash | An splancfaimis?Would we flash? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Splancfadh sibhYou would flash | Ní splancfadh sibhYou would not flash | An splancfadh sibh?Would you flash? |
| siad (they) | SplancfaidísThey would flash | Ní splancfaidísThey would not flash | An splancfaidís?Would they flash? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Splancfaí | Ní splancfaí | An splancfaí? |
“Splanc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Splanc an tintreach thar an gcnoc aréir.
The lightning flashed over the hill last night.
Splancann na réaltaí sa spéir dhorcha.
The stars flash in the dark sky.
Splancfaidh sé má deir tú sin leis.
He will flare up if you say that to him.
Splancfadh an sreang dá mbainfeá léi.
The wire would spark if you touched it.
Níor splanc an solas ar chor ar bith.
The light didn't flash at all.
Ar splanc an tine nuair a chuir tú adhmad uirthi?
Did the fire spark when you put wood on it?
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To flash in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to flash?
The Irish for to flash is splanc (pronounced “splank”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is splancadh.
What is the verbal noun of splanc?
The verbal noun of splanc is splancadh, used after ag for the continuous: ag splancadh (flashing). The verbal adjective is splanctha.
How do you say splanc in the past and the future?
Past: Splanc mé; negative Níor splanc mé; question Ar splanc mé?. Future: Splancfaidh mé; negative Ní splancfaidh mé; question An splancfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of splanc?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Splancfainn (I would flash); negative Ní splancfainn; question An splancfainn?.
Does splanc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Splanc can mean to flash, to spark or to flare up, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can 'splanc' describe a person losing their temper?
Yes, informally: 'splanc sé' can mean he flared up. The noun is used the same way in 'tháinig splanc air', he flew into a rage.
