HeyRuaHow to say “pulling up” in Irish
- Irish:
- stoitheadh
- English:
- pulling up, tousling
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- stoith, to pull out (ag stoitheadh, pulling out)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STI-huh” /ˈst̪ˠɪhə/
- Genitive singular:
- stoite, an stoite (e.g. am stoite na bhfiailí, time for pulling up the weeds)
What does “stoitheadh” mean?
“Stoitheadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- pulling up
- The verbal noun of the verb 'stoith': the act of pulling something up by the roots or plucking it out.Also: uprooting, plucking, pulling out.
1 other meaning: tousling
- 2tousling
- The act of pulling or tousling hair, as the verbal noun of 'stoith'.Also: hair-pulling, pulling hair.
“Stoitheadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, stoitheadh means pulling out: it is the verbal noun of the verb stoith (to pull out). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Stoitheadh” with the article
Here is stoitheadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Stoitheadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stoitheadh, the Irish word for pulling up.
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Pulling up in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for pulling up?
The Irish for pulling up is stoitheadh (pronounced “STI-huh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tousling.
How do you pronounce stoitheadh in Irish?
Stoitheadh is said like “STI-huh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠɪhə/).
Does stoitheadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for stoitheadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does stoitheadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stoitheadh can mean pulling up or tousling, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'stoitheadh' different from 'tarraingt'?
'Tarraingt' is general pulling, while 'stoitheadh' means pulling something out by the roots, as in 'stoitheadh fiailí' (pulling weeds).
