HeyRuaHow to say “steak” in Irish
- Irish:
- stéig
- English:
- steak, slice, gut
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shtayg” /ʃtʲeːɟ/
- Plural:
- stéigeacha (steaks)
- Genitive singular:
- stéige, na stéige (e.g. blas na stéige, the taste of the steak)
- Genitive plural:
- stéigeacha, na stéigeacha (e.g. cócaráil na stéigeacha, the cooking of the steaks)
What does “stéig” mean?
“Stéig” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- steak
- A thick slice of meat, especially beef, for grilling or frying.Also: beefsteak, slice of meat.
2 other meanings: slice or gut
- 2slice
- A slice or strip of meat or flesh, or a strip of something.Also: strip, slice of meat.
- 3gut
- An intestine or gut; in the plural, the entrails.Also: intestine, entrails, bowel.
“Stéig” with the article
The plural of steak in Irish is stéigeacha. Here is stéig after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stéig” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stéig, the Irish word for steak.
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Steak in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steak?
The Irish for steak is stéig (pronounced “shtayg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stéigeacha. Depending on context it can also mean slice or gut.
How do you pronounce stéig in Irish?
Stéig is said like “shtayg” (IPA /ʃtʲeːɟ/).
What is the plural of steak in Irish?
The plural of stéig is stéigeacha; with the article, na stéigeacha means “the steaks”. The genitive plural is stéigeacha, as in cócaráil na stéigeacha (the cooking of the steaks).
Does stéig have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stéig can mean steak, slice or gut, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'stéig' only used for steak?
Mostly, but it can also mean a slice or strip of meat, and older usage includes 'gut' or 'intestine'; for guts 'putóg' is more common.
