HeyRuaHow to say “pouring” in Irish
- Irish:
- stealladh
- English:
- pouring, splash, blaze
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- steall, to pour (ag stealladh, pouring)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHTYAL-uh” /ˈʃtʲal̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- steallaí
- Genitive singular:
- steallaidh, an steallaidh (e.g. torann an steallaidh, the noise of the pouring)
- Genitive plural:
- steallaí, na steallaí (e.g. fuaim na steallaí, the sound of the splashes)
What does “stealladh” mean?
“Stealladh” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pouring
- The verbal noun of the verb 'steall': the act of pouring, splashing or gushing out liquid, especially heavy rain.Also: splashing, gushing, downpour, spouting.
2 other meanings: splash or blaze
- 2splash
- A splash or gush of liquid, or a heavy downpour of rain.Also: gush, downpour, spurt.
- 3blaze
- A strong outpouring of something, such as the fierce heat of the sun or a torrent of words.Also: torrent, outpouring, burst.
Other Irish words for pouring: doirteadh (pouring)
“Stealladh” as a verbal noun
After ag, stealladh means pouring: it is the verbal noun of the verb steall (to pour). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Stealladh” with the article
The plural of pouring in Irish is steallaí. Here is stealladh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stealladh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stealladh, the Irish word for pouring.
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Pouring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pouring?
The Irish for pouring is stealladh (pronounced “SHTYAL-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is steallaí. Depending on context it can also mean splash or blaze.
How do you pronounce stealladh in Irish?
Stealladh is said like “SHTYAL-uh” (IPA /ˈʃtʲal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of pouring in Irish?
The plural of stealladh is steallaí; with the article, it is na steallaí. The genitive plural is steallaí, as in fuaim na steallaí (the sound of the splashes).
Does stealladh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stealladh can mean pouring, splash or blaze, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'it is pouring rain' in Irish?
The usual phrase is 'Tá sé ag stealladh báistí', using stealladh with the genitive báistí.
