HeyRuaHow to say “stigma” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiogma
- English:
- stigma
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SHTIG-muh” /ˈʃtʲɪɡmˠə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stiogmaí (stigmas)
- Genitive singular:
- stiogma, an stiogma (e.g. tionchar an stiogma, the impact of the stigma)
- Genitive plural:
- stiogmaí, na stiogmaí (e.g. cineálacha stiogmaí, types of stigma)
What does “stiogma” mean?
“Stiogma” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stigma
- A mark of disgrace or social disapproval attached to something or someone.Also: disgrace, shame, social stigma.
1 other meaning:
- 2stigma
- The part of a flower's pistil that receives pollen.Also: flower stigma, pistil tip.
“Stiogma” with the article
The plural of stigma in Irish is stiogmaí. Here is stiogma after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stiogma
the stigma
No change after an
na stiogmaí
the stigmas
Plural: no change after na
“Stiogma” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stiogma, the Irish word for stigma.
Tá stiogma ag baint le tinneas meabhrach fós.
Mental illness still carries a stigma.
Ní mór dúinn an stiogma a bhriseadh.
We must break the stigma.
Labhair sí faoi thionchar an stiogma ar a saol.
She spoke about the stigma's effect on her life.
Is iomaí stiogma atá imithe le blianta beaga.
Many stigmas have disappeared in recent years.
Bhí stiogmaí sóisialta ann a bhí an-dian.
There were very harsh social stigmas.
Gabhann an pailin ar stiogma an bhlátha.
The pollen lands on the flower's stigma.
Níl aon stiogma ag baint leis anois.
There is no stigma attached to it now.
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Stigma in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stigma?
The Irish for stigma is stiogma (pronounced “SHTIG-muh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stiogmaí.
How do you pronounce stiogma in Irish?
Stiogma is said like “SHTIG-muh” (IPA /ˈʃtʲɪɡmˠə/).
What is the plural of stigma in Irish?
The plural of stiogma is stiogmaí; with the article, na stiogmaí means “the stigmas”. The genitive plural is stiogmaí, as in cineálacha stiogmaí (types of stigma).
How do I say something carries a stigma?
Use 'tá stiogma ag baint le', for example 'tá stiogma ag baint leis', there is a stigma attached to it.
