HeyRuaHow to say “full stop” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánstad
- English:
- full stop, complete stop
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-stad” /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- lánstadanna (full stops)
- Genitive singular:
- lánstad, an lánstad (e.g. tar éis an lánstad, after the full stop)
- Genitive plural:
- lánstadanna, na lánstadanna (e.g. úsáid na lánstadanna, the use of full stops)
What does “lánstad” mean?
“Lánstad” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- full stop
- The punctuation mark (.) used at the end of a sentence.Also: period, dot, punctuation mark.
1 other meaning: complete stop
- 2complete stop
- A complete halt or end to something, as when something comes to a full stop.Also: halt, standstill.
“Lánstad” with the article
The plural of full stop in Irish is lánstadanna. Here is lánstad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lánstad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánstad, the Irish word for full stop.
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Full stop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full stop?
The Irish for full stop is lánstad (pronounced “LAWN-stad”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánstadanna. Depending on context it can also mean complete stop.
How do you pronounce lánstad in Irish?
Lánstad is said like “LAWN-stad” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of full stop in Irish?
The plural of lánstad is lánstadanna; with the article, na lánstadanna means “the full stops”. The genitive plural is lánstadanna, as in úsáid na lánstadanna (the use of full stops).
Does lánstad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lánstad can mean full stop or complete stop, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lánstad and idirstad?
Lánstad is a full stop (.), while idirstad is a colon (:); a semicolon is leathstad.
