HeyRuaHow to say “steward” in Irish
- Irish:
- stíobhard
- English:
- steward
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHTEE-vard” /ˈʃtʲiːwəɾˠd̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stíobhaird (stewards)
- Genitive singular:
- stíobhaird, an stíobhaird (e.g. éide an stíobhaird, the steward's uniform)
- Genitive plural:
- stíobhard, na stíobhard (e.g. líon na stíobhard, the number of stewards)
What does “stíobhard” mean?
- steward
- A person who looks after passengers on a ship or plane, or who manages property or an event for someone else.Also: flight attendant, ship's steward, marshal.
Other Irish words for steward: maor (steward)
“Stíobhard” with the article
The plural of steward in Irish is stíobhaird. Here is stíobhard after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stíobhard
the steward
No change after an
na stíobhaird
the stewards
Plural: no change after na
“Stíobhard” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stíobhard, the Irish word for steward.
Is stíobhard ar an eitleán é Seán.
Seán is a steward on the plane.
Thug an stíobhard buidéal uisce dom.
The steward gave me a bottle of water.
Bhí na stíobhaird an-chairdiúil ar an mbád.
The stewards were very friendly on the boat.
Labhair mé le stíobhard faoi mo shuíochán.
I spoke to a steward about my seat.
D'fhreagair sé ceist an stíobhaird go béasach.
He answered the steward's question politely.
Tá obair ag mo dheirfiúr mar stíobhard.
My sister works as a steward.
Bhí stíobhaird ag an gcluiche chun an slua a stiúradh.
There were stewards at the match to direct the crowd.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Steward in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for steward?
The Irish for steward is stíobhard (pronounced “SHTEE-vard”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stíobhaird.
How do you pronounce stíobhard in Irish?
Stíobhard is said like “SHTEE-vard” (IPA /ˈʃtʲiːwəɾˠd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of steward in Irish?
The plural of stíobhard is stíobhaird; with the article, na stíobhaird means “the stewards”. The genitive plural is stíobhard, as in líon na stíobhard (the number of stewards).
Is there another word for a flight attendant?
Yes, 'aeróstach' is commonly used for an air host or flight attendant, while 'stíobhard' is the general word for a steward.
