HeyRuaHow to say “stall” in Irish
- Irish:
- stainnín
- English:
- stall
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAN-yeen” /ˈstanʲiːnʲ/
- Plural:
- stainníní (stalls)
- Genitive singular:
- stainnín, an stainnín (e.g. úinéir an stainnín, the owner of the stall)
- Genitive plural:
- stainníní, na stainníní (e.g. líne na stainníní, the row of stalls)
What does “stainnín” mean?
- stall
- A small stand or booth where goods are displayed and sold, for example at a market or fair.Also: stand, booth, market stall, kiosk.
Other Irish words for stall: seastán (stand), stalla (stall)
“Stainnín” with the article
The plural of stall in Irish is stainníní. Here is stainnín after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stainnín” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stainnín, the Irish word for stall.
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Stall in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stall?
The Irish for stall is stainnín (pronounced “STAN-yeen”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stainníní.
How do you pronounce stainnín in Irish?
Stainnín is said like “STAN-yeen” (IPA /ˈstanʲiːnʲ/).
What is the plural of stall in Irish?
The plural of stainnín is stainníní; with the article, na stainníní means “the stalls”. The genitive plural is stainníní, as in líne na stainníní (the row of stalls).
What is the difference between 'stainnín' and 'seastán'?
'Stainnín' is a stall where things are sold, as at a market, while 'seastán' is a more general stand, such as a display stand or a grandstand.
