HeyRuaHow to say “standing order” in Irish
- Irish:
- stadordú
- English:
- standing order, standing order (rule)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STAD-or-doo” /ˈsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/
- Plural:
- stadorduithe (standing orders)
- Genitive singular:
- stadordaithe, an stadordaithe (e.g. suim an stadordaithe, the amount of the standing order)
- Genitive plural:
- stadorduithe, na stadorduithe (e.g. liosta na stadorduithe, the list of standing orders)
What does “stadordú” mean?
“Stadordú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- standing order
- An instruction to a bank to pay a fixed sum from an account to someone at regular intervals.Also: bank order, regular payment.
1 other meaning: standing order (rule)
- 2standing order (rule)
- A permanent rule governing the procedure of a parliament, council or other body.Also: standing order, procedural rule, standing orders.
“Stadordú” with the article
The plural of standing order in Irish is stadorduithe. Here is stadordú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stadordú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stadordú, the Irish word for standing order.
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Standing order in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for standing order?
The Irish for standing order is stadordú (pronounced “STAD-or-doo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stadorduithe. Depending on context it can also mean standing order (rule).
How do you pronounce stadordú in Irish?
Stadordú is said like “STAD-or-doo” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠad̪ˠˌoːɾˠd̪ˠuː/).
What is the plural of standing order in Irish?
The plural of stadordú is stadorduithe; with the article, na stadorduithe means “the standing orders”. The genitive plural is stadorduithe, as in liosta na stadorduithe (the list of standing orders).
Does stadordú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stadordú can mean standing order or standing order (rule), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between stadordú and dochar díreach?
A stadordú is a fixed payment you instruct your bank to make, while a dochar díreach (direct debit) is collected by the company you owe, and the amount can vary.
