spéis
Irish
Etymology
From Middle Irish spéis, from Middle English or Anglo-Norman peis, from Latin pēnsum.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /sˠpʲeːʃ/
Noun
spéis f (genitive singular spéise, nominative plural spéiseanna)
- interest (attention, concern)
- Tá spéis aici i mbitheolaíocht.
- She is interested in biology.
Declension
Declension of spéis
Second declension
Bare forms
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Forms with the definite article
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Synonyms
Further reading
- C. Marstrander, E. G. Quin et al., editors (1913–76), “spéis”, in Dictionary of the Irish Language: Based Mainly on Old and Middle Irish Materials, Dublin: Royal Irish Academy, →ISBN
- “spéis” in Foclóir Gaeḋilge agus Béarla, Irish Texts Society, 2nd ed., 1927, by Patrick S. Dinneen.
- "spéis" in Foclóir Gaeilge-Béarla, An Gúm, 1977, by Niall Ó Dónaill.
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