HeyRuaHow to say “anecdote” in Irish
- Irish:
- staróg
- English:
- anecdote
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAR-ohg” /ˈst̪ˠaɾˠoːɡ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- staróga (anecdotes)
- Genitive singular:
- staróige, na staróige (e.g. deireadh na staróige, the end of the anecdote)
- Genitive plural:
- staróg, na staróg (e.g. bailiúchán na staróg, the collection of anecdotes)
What does “staróg” mean?
- anecdote
- A short, often amusing story about a real incident or person.Also: short story, little story, yarn.
“Staróg” with the article
The plural of anecdote in Irish is staróga. Here is staróg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an staróg
the anecdote
No change after an
na staróga
the anecdotes
Plural: no change after na
“Staróg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staróg, the Irish word for anecdote.
D'inis sé staróg ghreannmhar dúinn.
He told us a funny anecdote.
Bhain an staróg sin gáire as gach duine.
That anecdote made everyone laugh.
Tá staróga iontacha ag mo sheanathair.
My grandfather has wonderful anecdotes.
Ní raibh aon bhrí le deireadh na staróige.
The end of the anecdote had no point.
Is maith liom staróga faoi na seanlaethanta.
I like anecdotes about the old days.
Thosaigh sí an óráid le staróg.
She began the speech with an anecdote.
Bhí a staróg níos faide ná mar a cheapamar.
His anecdote was longer than we expected.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Anecdote in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for anecdote?
The Irish for anecdote is staróg (pronounced “STAR-ohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is staróga.
How do you pronounce staróg in Irish?
Staróg is said like “STAR-ohg” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠaɾˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of anecdote in Irish?
The plural of staróg is staróga; with the article, na staróga means “the anecdotes”. The genitive plural is staróg, as in bailiúchán na staróg (the collection of anecdotes).
How is 'staróg' different from 'scéal'?
'Scéal' is any story or piece of news, while 'staróg' is a short anecdote, usually about a real incident.
