HeyRuaHow to say “stadium” in Irish
- Irish:
- staidiam
- English:
- stadium
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-ee-um” /ˈst̪ˠad̪ʲiəmˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- staidiamaí (stadiums)
- Genitive singular:
- staidiam, an staidiam (e.g. geata an staidiam, the gate of the stadium)
- Genitive plural:
- staidiamaí, na staidiamaí (e.g. tógáil na staidiamaí, the building of the stadiums)
What does “staidiam” mean?
- stadium
- A large sports ground with rows of seats for spectators around it.Also: sports ground, arena.
“Staidiam” with the article
The plural of stadium in Irish is staidiamaí. Here is staidiam after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an staidiam
the stadium
No change after an
na staidiamaí
the stadiums
Plural: no change after na
“Staidiam” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staidiam, the Irish word for stadium.
Tá staidiam nua á thógáil sa chathair.
A new stadium is being built in the city.
Bhí an staidiam lán go doras inné.
The stadium was packed yesterday.
Chuamar isteach sa staidiam go luath.
We went into the stadium early.
Bhí slua mór taobh amuigh den staidiam.
There was a big crowd outside the stadium.
Tá suíocháin an staidiam sin an-chompordach.
The seats in that stadium are very comfortable.
Ní raibh mé riamh i staidiam chomh mór.
I was never in such a big stadium.
Tá suíochán agam i lár an staidiam.
I have a seat in the middle of the stadium.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stadium in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stadium?
The Irish for stadium is staidiam (pronounced “STAD-ee-um”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is staidiamaí.
How do you pronounce staidiam in Irish?
Staidiam is said like “STAD-ee-um” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠad̪ʲiəmˠ/).
What is the plural of stadium in Irish?
The plural of staidiam is staidiamaí; with the article, na staidiamaí means “the stadiums”. The genitive plural is staidiamaí, as in tógáil na staidiamaí (the building of the stadiums).
Is there another Irish word for a stadium?
Yes, in everyday GAA usage people often just say páirc, as in Páirc an Chrócaigh, while staidiam is the general word.
