HeyRuaHow to say “date stamp” in Irish
- Irish:
- dátstampa
- English:
- date stamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DAWT-stam-puh” /ˈdɑːtˌsˠt̪ˠamˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- dátstampaí (date stamps)
- Genitive singular:
- dátstampa, an dátstampa (e.g. dáta an dátstampa, the date on the date stamp)
- Genitive plural:
- dátstampaí, na ndátstampaí (e.g. bailiúchán na ndátstampaí, the collection of the date stamps)
What does “dátstampa” mean?
- date stamp
- A stamp, or the mark it makes, showing the date on which something was received, sent or processed.Also: datestamp, date mark, postmark.
“Dátstampa” with the article
The plural of date stamp in Irish is dátstampaí. Here is dátstampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dátstampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dátstampa, the Irish word for date stamp.
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Date stamp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for date stamp?
The Irish for date stamp is dátstampa (pronounced “DAWT-stam-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dátstampaí.
How do you pronounce dátstampa in Irish?
Dátstampa is said like “DAWT-stam-puh” (IPA /ˈdɑːtˌsˠt̪ˠamˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of date stamp in Irish?
The plural of dátstampa is dátstampaí; with the article, na dátstampaí means “the date stamps”. The genitive plural is dátstampaí, as in bailiúchán na ndátstampaí (the collection of the date stamps).
Why does dátstampa change to dhátstampa or ndátstampa?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dátstampa becomes mo dhátstampa (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndátstampa (eclipsis).
Is 'dátstampa' the same as 'stampa poist'?
No. 'Dátstampa' is a stamp showing a date, while 'stampa poist' is a postage stamp you stick on a letter.
