State in Irish (Stát): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for state?

The Irish for state is stát (pronounced “stawt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stáit. Depending on context it can also mean pomp.

Q: What is the plural of state in Irish?

The plural of stát is stáit; with the article, na stáit means “the states”. The genitive plural is stát, as in ceannairí na stát (the leaders of the states).

Q: Does stát have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stát can mean state or pomp, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “state” in Irish

Irish:: stát
English:: state, pomp
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “stawt” /sˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: stáit (states)
Genitive singular:: stáit, an stáit (e.g. rialtas an stáit, the government of the state)
Genitive plural:: stát, na stát (e.g. ceannairí na stát, the leaders of the states)

What does “stát” mean?

“Stát” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

state: A country considered as an organised political community under one government.Also: country, nation, government.

2 other meanings: pomp

2state: A self-governing territory forming part of a federal country, such as one of the American states.Also: federal state, province.
3pomp: Grandeur, dignity or ceremonial display.Also: dignity, grandeur, ceremony.

“Stát” with the article

The plural of state in Irish is stáit. Here is stát after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an stát

the state

No change after an

na stáit

the states

Plural: no change after na

“Stát” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using stát, the Irish word for state.

Bunaíodh an stát i 1922.

The state was founded in 1922.

Tá mo dheartháir ina chónaí sna Stáit Aontaithe.

My brother lives in the United States.

Íocann an stát as an scoil nua.

The state pays for the new school.

Is seirbhíseach stáit í mo mháthair.

My mother is a civil servant.

Tá an tír roinnte ina dhá stát.

The country is divided into two states.

Tháinig daoine ó gach stát san Eoraip.

People came from every state in Europe.

Ní bhíonn airgead an stáit gan teorainn.

State money isn't unlimited.

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State in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for state?

The Irish for state is stát (pronounced “stawt”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stáit. Depending on context it can also mean pomp.

How do you pronounce stát in Irish?

Stát is said like “stawt” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠaːt̪ˠ/).

What is the plural of state in Irish?

The plural of stát is stáit; with the article, na stáit means “the states”. The genitive plural is stát, as in ceannairí na stát (the leaders of the states).

Does stát have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stát can mean state or pomp, depending on context; the first is the most common.

What is the difference between 'stát' and 'tír'?

'Tír' means a country or land in general, while 'stát' is the political state and its institutions, as in 'an stát' paying for services.

How do I say 'the United States' in Irish?

It is 'na Stáit Aontaithe', and 'in the United States' is 'sna Stáit Aontaithe'.

State in Irish (Stát): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage