HeyRuaHow to say “stage” in Irish
- Irish:
- stáitse
- English:
- stage, stage (of a journey)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-chuh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːtʲʃə/
- Plural:
- stáitsí (stages)
- Genitive singular:
- stáitse, an stáitse (e.g. lár an stáitse, the centre of the stage)
- Genitive plural:
- stáitsí, na stáitsí (e.g. soilse na stáitsí, the lights of the stages)
What does “stáitse” mean?
“Stáitse” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stage
- A raised platform in a theatre or hall where people perform or speak.Also: platform, theatre stage.
1 other meaning: stage (of a journey)
- 2stage (of a journey)
- A section or leg of a journey, especially between stopping places.Also: stage, leg of a journey.
“Stáitse” with the article
The plural of stage in Irish is stáitsí. Here is stáitse after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stáitse” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stáitse, the Irish word for stage.
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Stage in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stage?
The Irish for stage is stáitse (pronounced “STAW-chuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stáitsí. Depending on context it can also mean stage (of a journey).
How do you pronounce stáitse in Irish?
Stáitse is said like “STAW-chuh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːtʲʃə/).
What is the plural of stage in Irish?
The plural of stáitse is stáitsí; with the article, na stáitsí means “the stages”. The genitive plural is stáitsí, as in soilse na stáitsí (the lights of the stages).
Does stáitse have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stáitse can mean stage or stage (of a journey), depending on context; the first is the most common.
Can stáitse mean a stage in a process?
Not usually: for a phase or step in a process Irish uses céim or staid, e.g. 'céim ar chéim' (step by step). Stáitse is mainly the theatre platform.
