HeyRuaHow to say “station” in Irish
- Irish:
- stáisiún
- English:
- station
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STAW-shoon” /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stáisiúin (stations)
- Genitive singular:
- stáisiúin, an stáisiúin (e.g. doras an stáisiúin, the station door)
- Genitive plural:
- stáisiún, na stáisiún (e.g. líon na stáisiún, the number of stations)
What does “stáisiún” mean?
“Stáisiún” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- station
- A place where trains or buses stop for passengers, or a building used for a particular service such as police or fire.Also: railway station, train station, bus station, police station.
1 other meaning:
- 2station
- A radio or television broadcaster or channel.Also: radio station, tv station, channel.
Other Irish words for station: postaigh (post)
“Stáisiún” with the article
The plural of station in Irish is stáisiúin. Here is stáisiún after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stáisiún” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stáisiún, the Irish word for station.
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Phrases with “stáisiún”
Station in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for station?
The Irish for station is stáisiún (pronounced “STAW-shoon”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stáisiúin.
How do you pronounce stáisiún in Irish?
Stáisiún is said like “STAW-shoon” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of station in Irish?
The plural of stáisiún is stáisiúin; with the article, na stáisiúin means “the stations”. The genitive plural is stáisiún, as in líon na stáisiún (the number of stations).
How do I say 'police station' in Irish?
The usual term is 'stáisiún na nGardaí' or 'stáisiún Garda', though 'beairic' is also heard for a Garda barracks.
