HeyRuaHow to say “staple” in Irish
- Irish:
- stápla
- English:
- staple
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAWP-luh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːpˠlˠə/
- Plural:
- stáplaí (staples)
- Genitive singular:
- stápla, an stápla (e.g. ceann an stápla, the head of the staple)
- Genitive plural:
- stáplaí, na stáplaí (e.g. bosca na stáplaí, the box of staples)
What does “stápla” mean?
“Stápla” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- staple
- A small bent piece of wire used to fasten sheets of paper together.Also: paper staple, wire staple.
1 other meaning:
- 2staple
- A U-shaped metal fastener driven into wood to hold wire or a hasp in place.Also: fencing staple, u-shaped nail.
Other Irish words for staple: stápal (staple)
“Stápla” with the article
The plural of staple in Irish is stáplaí. Here is stápla after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stápla” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stápla, the Irish word for staple.
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Staple in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for staple?
The Irish for staple is stápla (pronounced “STAWP-luh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stáplaí.
How do you pronounce stápla in Irish?
Stápla is said like “STAWP-luh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːpˠlˠə/).
What is the plural of staple in Irish?
The plural of stápla is stáplaí; with the article, na stáplaí means “the staples”. The genitive plural is stáplaí, as in bosca na stáplaí (the box of staples).
What is the Irish for the device that puts in staples?
A stapler is 'stáplóir', and a staple itself is 'stápla'.
Does 'stápla' mean a staple food?
No, 'stápla' is the metal fastener; a staple food is usually 'príomhbhia'.
