HeyRuaHow to say “stall” in Irish
- Irish:
- stalla
- English:
- stall
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAH-luh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠal̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stallaí (stalls)
- Genitive singular:
- stalla, an stalla (e.g. úinéir an stalla, the owner of the stall)
- Genitive plural:
- stallaí, na stallaí (e.g. sraith na stallaí, the row of stalls)
What does “stalla” mean?
“Stalla” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stall
- A small stand or booth where goods are sold, for example at a market or fair.Also: market stall, stand, booth.
2 other meanings:
“Stalla” with the article
The plural of stall in Irish is stallaí. Here is stalla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stalla
the stall
No change after an
na stallaí
the stalls
Plural: no change after na
“Stalla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stalla, the Irish word for stall.
Tá stalla glasraí ag m'uncail sa mhargadh.
My uncle has a vegetable stall at the market.
Cheannaigh mé cáis ag an stalla sin.
I bought cheese at that stall.
Bhí slua mór timpeall an stalla ar maidin.
There was a big crowd around the stall this morning.
Bhí na stallaí go léir dúnta faoi mheán oíche.
All the stalls were closed by midnight.
Chuir mé an capall isteach ina stalla.
I put the horse into its stall.
Díolaim leabhair ó mo stalla gach Satharn.
I sell books from my stall every Saturday.
Bhí an bhó ina seasamh sa stalla.
The cow was standing in the stall.
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Stall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stall?
The Irish for stall is stalla (pronounced “STAH-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stallaí.
How do you pronounce stalla in Irish?
Stalla is said like “STAH-luh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠal̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of stall in Irish?
The plural of stalla is stallaí; with the article, na stallaí means “the stalls”. The genitive plural is stallaí, as in sraith na stallaí (the row of stalls).
Is 'stalla' the word for a stable?
No, 'stalla' is a single stall or compartment; the whole stable is 'stábla'. A horse stands ina stalla inside the stábla.
