HeyRuaHow to say “arcade” in Irish
- Irish:
- stuara
- English:
- arcade
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STOO-uh-ruh” /ˈst̪ˠuəɾˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stuaraí (arcades)
- Genitive singular:
- stuara, an stuara (e.g. ceann an stuara, the end of the arcade)
- Genitive plural:
- stuaraí, na stuaraí (e.g. ailtireacht na stuaraí, the architecture of the arcades)
What does “stuara” mean?
- arcade
- A covered passage or walk lined with arches, or a row of arches supported on columns.Also: arcading, row of arches, colonnade.
“Stuara” with the article
The plural of arcade in Irish is stuaraí. Here is stuara after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stuara
the arcade
No change after an
na stuaraí
the arcades
Plural: no change after na
“Stuara” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stuara, the Irish word for arcade.
Shiúlamar faoin stuara nuair a thosaigh an bháisteach.
We walked under the arcade when the rain started.
Tá stuara álainn os comhair na hardeaglaise.
There is a beautiful arcade in front of the cathedral.
Bhí siopaí beaga ar dhá thaobh an stuara.
There were small shops on both sides of the arcade.
Tá stuaraí cloiche le feiceáil sa mhainistir.
Stone arcades can be seen in the abbey.
Bhuail mé le mo chara sa stuara.
I met my friend in the arcade.
Tógadh an stuara sa tríú haois déag.
The arcade was built in the thirteenth century.
Is iontach na stuaraí atá ag an gclabhstra.
The cloister's arcades are wonderful.
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Arcade in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for arcade?
The Irish for arcade is stuara (pronounced “STOO-uh-ruh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stuaraí.
How do you pronounce stuara in Irish?
Stuara is said like “STOO-uh-ruh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠuəɾˠə/).
What is the plural of arcade in Irish?
The plural of stuara is stuaraí; with the article, na stuaraí means “the arcades”. The genitive plural is stuaraí, as in ailtireacht na stuaraí (the architecture of the arcades).
Does 'stuara' mean an amusement arcade?
Its standard sense is an architectural arcade of arches; it comes from 'stua', meaning arch. For an amusement arcade you would usually describe it, for example 'stuara siamsaíochta'.
