HeyRuaHow to say “stick” in Irish
- Irish:
- maide
- English:
- stick, piece of timber, club
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAD-yuh” /ˈmˠadʲə/
- Plural:
- maidí (sticks)
- Genitive singular:
- maide, an mhaide (e.g. barr an mhaide, the top of the stick)
- Genitive plural:
- maidí, na maidí (e.g. barr na maidí, the tops of the sticks)
What does “maide” mean?
“Maide” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stick
- A long thin piece of wood, such as one used for walking, hitting or poking.Also: staff, rod, cane.
2 other meanings: piece of timber or club
- 2piece of timber
- A length of wood used in building or as part of a structure, such as a beam or rib.Also: timber, beam, rib, plank.
- 3club
- A stick used in a game, such as a hurley, hockey stick or golf club.Also: hurley, hockey stick, golf club.
Other Irish words for stick: slat (rod), bata (stick), greamaigh (stick), gliúáil (glue)
“Maide” with the article
The plural of stick in Irish is maidí. Here is maide after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maide” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maide, the Irish word for stick.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stick in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stick?
The Irish for stick is maide (pronounced “MAD-yuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maidí. Depending on context it can also mean piece of timber or club.
How do you pronounce maide in Irish?
Maide is said like “MAD-yuh” (IPA /ˈmˠadʲə/).
What is the plural of stick in Irish?
The plural of maide is maidí; with the article, na maidí means “the sticks”. The genitive plural is maidí, as in barr na maidí (the tops of the sticks).
Does maide have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maide can mean stick, piece of timber or club, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maide change to mhaide?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaide. After ár (our) it stays ár maide, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between 'maide' and 'bata'?
Both mean stick; 'bata' is often a walking stick or cudgel, while 'maide' is the more general word for any stick or piece of timber.
What does 'slis den seanmhaide' mean?
It is an idiom meaning a chip off the old block, a child who resembles a parent.
