HeyRuaHow to say “direction” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiúrthóireacht
- English:
- direction, directorship
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHTOOR-hoh-ir-ukht” /ˈʃtʲuːɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stiúrthóireachtaí (directions)
- Genitive singular:
- stiúrthóireachta, na stiúrthóireachta (e.g. cúrsa stiúrthóireachta, directing course)
- Genitive plural:
- stiúrthóireachtaí, na stiúrthóireachtaí (e.g. líon na stiúrthóireachtaí, the number of directorships)
What does “stiúrthóireacht” mean?
“Stiúrthóireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- direction
- The work of directing or managing something, such as a film, play, orchestra or organisation.Also: directing, conducting, management.
“Stiúrthóireacht” with the article
The plural of direction in Irish is stiúrthóireachtaí. Here is stiúrthóireacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stiúrthóireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stiúrthóireacht, the Irish word for direction.
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Direction in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for direction?
The Irish for direction is stiúrthóireacht (pronounced “SHTOOR-hoh-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stiúrthóireachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean directorship.
How do you pronounce stiúrthóireacht in Irish?
Stiúrthóireacht is said like “SHTOOR-hoh-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈʃtʲuːɾˠhoːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of direction in Irish?
The plural of stiúrthóireacht is stiúrthóireachtaí; with the article, na stiúrthóireachtaí means “the directions”. The genitive plural is stiúrthóireachtaí, as in líon na stiúrthóireachtaí (the number of directorships).
Does stiúrthóireacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stiúrthóireacht can mean direction or directorship, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between stiúrthóireacht and stiúradh?
Stiúradh is the verbal noun of stiúir, the act of steering or directing in general, while stiúrthóireacht refers to the role or craft of a director, as in stiúrthóireacht scannán.
