HeyRuaHow to say “vigour” in Irish
- Irish:
- spionnadh
- English:
- vigour
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SPYUN-oo” /ˈsˠpʲʊnˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- spionnaidh, an spionnaidh (e.g. cailleadh an spionnaidh, the loss of vigour)
What does “spionnadh” mean?
- vigour
- Energy, liveliness and strength of body or spirit.Also: energy, liveliness, spirit, vitality.
Other Irish words for vigour: fuinneamh (energy), spreacadh (vigour)
“Spionnadh” with the article
Here is spionnadh after the article (an t-alt).
an spionnadh
the vigour
No change after an
“Spionnadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using spionnadh, the Irish word for vigour.
Níl aon spionnadh ionam inniu.
I have no energy at all today.
Tháinig spionnadh nua ann tar éis na saoire.
He got fresh energy after the holiday.
Chuir an ceol spionnadh sa slua.
The music livened up the crowd.
Bhí an spionnadh imithe as na himreoirí.
The players had run out of steam.
Tá easpa spionnaidh ar an bhfoireann le tamall.
The team has lacked vigour for a while.
Chaill mé mo spionnadh ag deireadh an lae.
I lost my energy at the end of the day.
Labhair sí le spionnadh agus le misneach.
She spoke with vigour and courage.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Vigour in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for vigour?
The Irish for vigour is spionnadh (pronounced “SPYUN-oo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce spionnadh in Irish?
Spionnadh is said like “SPYUN-oo” (IPA /ˈsˠpʲʊnˠə/).
Does spionnadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for spionnadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'spionnadh' different from 'fuinneamh'?
Both mean energy, but 'spionnadh' stresses liveliness and spirit in a person, while 'fuinneamh' is also the technical word for energy in physics.
