HeyRuaHow to say “stammering” in Irish
- Irish:
- stadach
- English:
- stammering, halting
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stammering:
- níos stadaí
- Most stammering:
- is stadaí
- Plural:
- stadacha
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-ukh” /ˈst̪ˠad̪ˠəx/
What does “stadach” mean?
“Stadach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stammering
- Speaking with a stammer, stopping and repeating sounds.Also: stuttering, halting.
1 other meaning: halting
- 2halting
- Stopping and starting, not smooth or continuous.Also: faltering, jerky, hesitant.
“Stadach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is stadach after buachaill (boy, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, stadacha.
More stammering, most stammering, very stammering
Bhí a chaint níos stadaí ná riamh. His speech was more halting than ever.
| more stammering | níos stadaí | in the past tense: ní ba stadaí |
|---|---|---|
| most stammering | is stadaí | in the past tense: ba stadaí |
| as stammering as | chomh stadach le | no change after chomh |
| very stammering | an-stadach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stammering | róstadach | ró- lenites |
“Stadach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Stammering in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stammering?
The Irish for stammering is stadach (pronounced “STAD-ukh”). It comes after the noun: buachaill stadach, a stammering boy; girseach stadach, a stammering girl.
How do you say more stammering and most stammering in Irish?
níos stadaí is more stammering and is stadaí is most stammering. In the past tense they become ní ba stadaí and ba stadaí.
What is the plural of stadach?
With a plural noun stadach becomes stadacha: buachaillí stadacha, girseacha stadacha.
How do you say very stammering in Irish?
an-stadach. Too stammering is róstadach, and as stammering as is chomh stadach le.
Does stadach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stadach can mean stammering or halting, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'stadach' and 'briotach'?
Both describe faulty speech: 'stadach' means stammering or halting, while 'briotach' usually means lisping or speaking indistinctly. The noun for a stammer is 'stad' (tá stad ann).
