HeyRuaHow to say “staring” in Irish
- Irish:
- stánadh
- English:
- staring
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- stán, to stare (ag stánadh, staring)
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-noo” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stánaidh, an stánaidh (e.g. fad an stánaidh, the length of the staring)
What does “stánadh” mean?
- staring
- The act of looking fixedly at someone or something; the verbal noun of the verb 'stán' (stare).Also: stare, gazing, gaze.
“Stánadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, stánadh means staring: it is the verbal noun of the verb stán (to stare). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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“Stánadh” with the article
Here is stánadh after the article (an t-alt).
an stánadh
the staring
No change after an
“Stánadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stánadh, the Irish word for staring.
Ná bí ag stánadh orm mar sin.
Don't be staring at me like that.
Bhí sí ag stánadh amach an fhuinneog.
She was staring out the window.
Chuir an stánadh sin isteach orm.
That staring bothered me.
Is drochbhéas é stánadh ar dhaoine.
Staring at people is bad manners.
Bhí na páistí ag stánadh ar an teilifís.
The children were staring at the television.
Stop sé den stánadh nuair a labhair mé leis.
He stopped staring when I spoke to him.
Bhí sé ag stánadh ar an spéir.
He was staring at the sky.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Staring in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for staring?
The Irish for staring is stánadh (pronounced “STAW-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce stánadh in Irish?
Stánadh is said like “STAW-noo” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɑːn̪ˠə/).
Does stánadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for stánadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Which preposition goes with 'stánadh'?
Use 'ar': 'ag stánadh ar dhuine' means staring at someone.
