HeyRuaHow to say “stamp” in Irish
- Irish:
- stampa
- English:
- stamp
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAM-puh” /ˈst̪ˠamˠpˠə/
- Plural:
- stampaí (stamps)
- Genitive singular:
- stampa, an stampa (e.g. praghas an stampa, the price of the stamp)
- Genitive plural:
- stampaí, na stampaí (e.g. bailiúchán stampaí, a stamp collection)
What does “stampa” mean?
“Stampa” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stamp
- A small printed piece of paper stuck on a letter or parcel to show that postage has been paid.Also: postage stamp, postal stamp.
“Stampa” with the article
The plural of stamp in Irish is stampaí. Here is stampa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stampa” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stampa, the Irish word for stamp.
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Stamp in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stamp?
The Irish for stamp is stampa (pronounced “STAM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stampaí.
How do you pronounce stampa in Irish?
Stampa is said like “STAM-puh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠamˠpˠə/).
What is the plural of stamp in Irish?
The plural of stampa is stampaí; with the article, na stampaí means “the stamps”. The genitive plural is stampaí, as in bailiúchán stampaí (a stamp collection).
How do I say 'stamp duty' in Irish?
Stamp duty is 'dleacht stampa', using the genitive 'stampa' after 'dleacht'.
Is 'stampa' also used for stamping with your foot?
No, the noun 'stampa' means a postage or official stamp; stamping the foot is expressed differently, for example with 'cos a bhualadh'.
