HeyRuaHow to say “posture” in Irish
- Irish:
- staidiúir
- English:
- posture, attitude
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-yoor” /ˈst̪ˠadʲuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- staidiúirí (postures)
- Genitive singular:
- staidiúire, na staidiúire (e.g. feabhas na staidiúire, improvement of posture)
- Genitive plural:
- staidiúirí, na staidiúirí (e.g. anailís na staidiúirí, the analysis of the postures)
What does “staidiúir” mean?
“Staidiúir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- posture
- The way a person holds their body when standing, sitting or moving.Also: stance, bearing, carriage, pose.
1 other meaning: attitude
- 2attitude
- A position or stance taken on a matter; an attitude or way of thinking.Also: stance, position.
“Staidiúir” with the article
The plural of posture in Irish is staidiúirí. Here is staidiúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Staidiúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staidiúir, the Irish word for posture.
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Posture in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for posture?
The Irish for posture is staidiúir (pronounced “STAD-yoor”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is staidiúirí. Depending on context it can also mean attitude.
How do you pronounce staidiúir in Irish?
Staidiúir is said like “STAD-yoor” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠadʲuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of posture in Irish?
The plural of staidiúir is staidiúirí; with the article, na staidiúirí means “the postures”. The genitive plural is staidiúirí, as in anailís na staidiúirí (the analysis of the postures).
Does staidiúir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Staidiúir can mean posture or attitude, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is staidiúir the same as staid?
No. Staid means a state or condition, while staidiúir means posture or bodily stance.
