HeyRuaHow to say “stew” in Irish
- Irish:
- stobhach
- English:
- stew
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STOH-wukh” /ˈst̪ˠɔwəx/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stobhaigh, an stobhaigh (e.g. blas an stobhaigh, the taste of the stew)
What does “stobhach” mean?
- stew
- A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a pot.Also: Irish stew, casserole, hotpot.
Other Irish words for stew: stobhadh (stewing)
“Stobhach” with the article
Here is stobhach after the article (an t-alt).
an stobhach
the stew
No change after an
“Stobhach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stobhach, the Irish word for stew.
Rinne mo mháthair stobhach don dinnéar inniu.
My mother made stew for dinner today.
Tá an stobhach ag beiriú sa phota.
The stew is boiling in the pot.
Ba mhaith liom babhla stobhaigh, le do thoil.
I'd like a bowl of stew, please.
Is breá liom stobhach Gaelach ar lá fuar.
I love Irish stew on a cold day.
Chuir sé cairéid agus prátaí sa stobhach.
He put carrots and potatoes in the stew.
Tá boladh an stobhaigh ar fud an tí.
The smell of the stew is all over the house.
Ith do stobhach sula n-éireoidh sé fuar.
Eat your stew before it gets cold.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Stew in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stew?
The Irish for stew is stobhach (pronounced “STOH-wukh”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce stobhach in Irish?
Stobhach is said like “STOH-wukh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠɔwəx/).
Does stobhach have a plural?
No plural form is given for stobhach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'stobhach' and 'anraith'?
'Stobhach' is a thick stew of meat and vegetables, while 'anraith' is soup, which is thinner.
Is there a verb related to 'stobhach'?
Yes, the verb 'stobh' means to stew, as in 'stobh an fheoil' (stew the meat).
