Step in Irish (Steip): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for step?

The Irish for step is steip (pronounced “shtep”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is steipeanna.

Q: What is the plural of step in Irish?

The plural of steip is steipeanna; with the article, na steipeanna means “the steps”. The genitive plural is steipeanna, as in ainmneacha na steipeanna (the names of the steps).

How to say “step” in Irish

Irish:: steip
English:: step
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “shtep” /ʃtʲɛpʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: steipeanna (steps)
Genitive singular:: steipe, na steipe (e.g. fad na steipe, the length of the step)
Genitive plural:: steipeanna, na steipeanna (e.g. ainmneacha na steipeanna, the names of the steps)

What does “steip” mean?

“Steip” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

step: A step, especially a step or movement in dancing.Also: dance step, pace.

1 other meaning:

2step: A step of a stairs or a doorstep.Also: stair, doorstep.

Other Irish words for step: céim (step), coiscéim (footstep)

“Steip” with the article

The plural of step in Irish is steipeanna. Here is steip after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an steip

the step

No change after an

na steipeanna

the steps

Plural: no change after na

“Steip” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using steip, the Irish word for step.

Mhúin sí steip nua dom inné.

She taught me a new step yesterday.

Tá an steip sin an-deacair.

That step is very difficult.

Foghlaimímid steipeanna damhsa gach Máirt.

We learn dance steps every Tuesday.

Rinne mé dearmad ar an steip sin.

I forgot that step.

Tá botún beag sa steip dheireanach.

There's a small mistake in the last step.

Tá an chéad steip éasca go leor.

The first step is easy enough.

Chleacht sé na steipeanna arís is arís.

He practised the steps over and over.

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Step in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for step?

The Irish for step is steip (pronounced “shtep”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is steipeanna.

How do you pronounce steip in Irish?

Steip is said like “shtep” (IPA /ʃtʲɛpʲ/).

What is the plural of step in Irish?

The plural of steip is steipeanna; with the article, na steipeanna means “the steps”. The genitive plural is steipeanna, as in ainmneacha na steipeanna (the names of the steps).

What is the difference between steip and céim?

Céim is the general word for a step, including a step forward or a degree, while steip is used mainly for steps in dancing, as in steipeanna damhsa.

Step in Irish (Steip): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage