HeyRuaHow to say “stake” in Irish
- Irish:
- staic
- English:
- stake, stocky person, figure of fun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stack” /sˠt̪ˠac/
- Plural:
- staiceanna (stakes)
- Genitive singular:
- staice, na staice (e.g. barr na staice, the top of the stake)
- Genitive plural:
- staiceanna, na staiceanna (e.g. sraith na staiceanna, the row of stakes)
What does “staic” mean?
“Staic” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stake
- A stake or post fixed in the ground.Also: post, picket, pole.
2 other meanings: stocky person or figure of fun
“Staic” with the article
The plural of stake in Irish is staiceanna. Here is staic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Staic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using staic, the Irish word for stake.
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Stake in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stake?
The Irish for stake is staic (pronounced “stack”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is staiceanna. Depending on context it can also mean stocky person or figure of fun.
How do you pronounce staic in Irish?
Staic is said like “stack” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠac/).
What is the plural of stake in Irish?
The plural of staic is staiceanna; with the article, na staiceanna means “the stakes”. The genitive plural is staiceanna, as in sraith na staiceanna (the row of stakes).
Does staic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Staic can mean stake, stocky person or figure of fun, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What does 'déan staic de' mean?
'Déan staic de dhuine' means to dumbfound or petrify someone, leaving them stock-still.
