HeyRuaHow to say “history” in Irish
- Irish:
- stair
- English:
- history, account
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stahr” /sˠt̪ˠaɾʲ/
- Plural:
- startha (histories)
- Genitive singular:
- staire, na staire (e.g. múinteoir staire, history teacher)
- Genitive plural:
- startha, na startha (e.g. údair na startha, the authors of the histories)
What does “stair” mean?
“Stair” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- history
- The study or record of past events, of a country, place, person or thing.Also: past, historical record.
1 other meaning: account
- 2account
- A story or narrative account of something that happened.Also: story, narrative, chronicle.
“Stair” with the article
The plural of history in Irish is startha. Here is stair after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stair” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stair, the Irish word for history.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
History in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for history?
The Irish for history is stair (pronounced “stahr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is startha. Depending on context it can also mean account.
How do you pronounce stair in Irish?
Stair is said like “stahr” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠaɾʲ/).
What is the plural of history in Irish?
The plural of stair is startha; with the article, na startha means “the histories”. The genitive plural is startha, as in údair na startha (the authors of the histories).
Does stair have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stair can mean history or account, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the Irish for a historian?
A historian is 'staraí', and 'stairiúil' means historical.
Is 'stair' related to the English word 'stair'?
No, it is a false friend: 'stair' means history; a stair is 'staighre'.
