HeyRuaHow to say “abstainer” in Irish
- Irish:
- staonaire
- English:
- abstainer
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAY-nur-uh” /ˈst̪ˠeːn̪ˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- staonairí (abstainers)
- Genitive singular:
- staonaire, an staonaire (e.g. suaitheantas an staonaire, the abstainer's badge)
- Genitive plural:
- staonairí, na staonairí (e.g. cumann na staonairí, the abstainers' association)
What does “staonaire” mean?
- abstainer
- A person who abstains from something, especially one who does not drink alcohol.Also: teetotaller, non-drinker, abstinent person.
“Staonaire” with the article
The plural of abstainer in Irish is staonairí. Here is staonaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Staonaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staonaire, the Irish word for abstainer.
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Abstainer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for abstainer?
The Irish for abstainer is staonaire (pronounced “STAY-nur-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is staonairí.
How do you pronounce staonaire in Irish?
Staonaire is said like “STAY-nur-uh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠeːn̪ˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of abstainer in Irish?
The plural of staonaire is staonairí; with the article, na staonairí means “the abstainers”. The genitive plural is staonairí, as in cumann na staonairí (the abstainers' association).
Is 'staonaire' only about alcohol?
It usually means a teetotaller, but 'staonaire' can be anyone who abstains, and in a vote one who abstains is said to 'staonadh ó vótáil'. For a member of the Pioneer association people also say 'Pioneer' or 'Réadóir'.
