HeyRuaHow to say “rudder” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiúir
- English:
- rudder, direction, set
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fifth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shtyoor” /ʃtʲuːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- stiúracha (rudders)
- Genitive singular:
- stiúrach, na stiúrach (e.g. cos na stiúrach, the tiller of the rudder)
- Genitive plural:
- stiúracha, na stiúracha (e.g. déanamh na stiúracha, the making of the rudders)
What does “stiúir” mean?
“Stiúir” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rudder
- The steering device at the back of a boat or ship, or the helm used to steer it.Also: helm, tiller, steering oar.
2 other meanings: direction or set
- 2direction
- Guidance or control over something or someone, as in being in charge of it.Also: control, guidance, steering.
- 3set
- The way a person holds themselves or a characteristic posture or inclination, often an aggressive or determined attitude.Also: posture, bearing, attitude, inclination.
“Stiúir” with the article
The plural of rudder in Irish is stiúracha. Here is stiúir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stiúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stiúir, the Irish word for rudder.
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Rudder in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rudder?
The Irish for rudder is stiúir (pronounced “shtyoor”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stiúracha. Depending on context it can also mean direction or set.
How do you pronounce stiúir in Irish?
Stiúir is said like “shtyoor” (IPA /ʃtʲuːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of rudder in Irish?
The plural of stiúir is stiúracha; with the article, na stiúracha means “the rudders”. The genitive plural is stiúracha, as in déanamh na stiúracha (the making of the rudders).
Does stiúir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stiúir can mean rudder, direction or set, depending on context; the first is the most common. Stiúir also has its own entry as a verb meaning to steer.
How is 'stiúir' related to the verb 'stiúir'?
The same spelling is also the verb 'stiúir', to steer or direct; its verbal noun is 'stiúradh', so 'ag stiúradh an bháid' means steering the boat.
What does 'gan stiúir' mean?
'Gan stiúir' means rudderless or out of control, for example 'Tá an tír gan stiúir', the country has no direction.
