HeyRuaHow to say “stammering” in Irish
- Irish:
- stadaireacht
- English:
- stammering
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-ir-ukht” /ˈst̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stadaireachta, na stadaireachta (e.g. cúis na stadaireachta, the cause of the stammering)
What does “stadaireacht” mean?
- stammering
- The habit or condition of speaking with involuntary pauses and repeated sounds; stuttering.Also: stuttering, stammer, stutter, speech impediment.
“Stadaireacht” with the article
Here is stadaireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an stadaireacht
the stammering
No change after an
“Stadaireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stadaireacht, the Irish word for stammering.
Bhí stadaireacht air nuair a bhí sé óg.
He had a stammer when he was young.
Tháinig feabhas mór ar an stadaireacht le blianta.
The stammering has improved a lot over the years.
Fuair sí cabhair le leigheas na stadaireachta.
She got help to cure the stammering.
Ní raibh náire air faoina stadaireacht.
He wasn't ashamed of his stammer.
Éiríonn an stadaireacht níos measa nuair a bhíonn sé neirbhíseach.
The stammer gets worse when he is nervous.
Tá teiripeoir urlabhra ag obair ar a stadaireacht.
A speech therapist is working on her stammer.
Ní féidir gach stadaireacht a leigheas go hiomlán.
Not every stammer can be fully cured.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stammering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stammering?
The Irish for stammering is stadaireacht (pronounced “STAD-ir-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce stadaireacht in Irish?
Stadaireacht is said like “STAD-ir-ukht” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠad̪ˠəɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does stadaireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for stadaireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do you say someone has a stammer in Irish?
Use 'ar': tá stadaireacht air means he has a stammer. A person who stammers is a stadaire.
Is stadaireacht the same as briotaíl?
They are close: briotaíl is more a lisp or indistinct speech, while stadaireacht is halting, stuttering speech, related to stad, 'stop'.
