HeyRuaHow to say “stock” in Irish
- Irish:
- stoc
- English:
- stock, trunk, breed, trumpet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stuk” /sˠt̪ˠɔk/
- Plural:
- stoic (stocks)
- Genitive singular:
- stoic, an stoic (e.g. luach an stoic, value of the stock)
- Genitive plural:
- stoc, na stoc (e.g. luach na stoc, the value of the stocks)
What does “stoc” mean?
“Stoc” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stock
- A supply of goods kept for sale or use, or the shares of a company.Also: supply, goods in stock, shares.
3 other meanings: trunk or breed or trumpet
- 2trunk
- The main stem or stump of a tree, or a stock of a gun or tool.Also: stump, stem, stock of a gun.
- 3breed
- Family line, descent or breeding stock of people or animals.Also: lineage, descent, breeding stock.
- 4trumpet
- A trumpet or bugle, a brass instrument that is blown.Also: bugle, horn.
Other Irish words for stock: stór (store), bunadh (origin), scair (share)
“Stoc” with the article
The plural of stock in Irish is stoic. Here is stoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stoc, the Irish word for stock.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stock in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stock?
The Irish for stock is stoc (pronounced “stuk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stoic. Depending on context it can also mean trunk or breed or trumpet.
How do you pronounce stoc in Irish?
Stoc is said like “stuk” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɔk/).
What is the plural of stock in Irish?
The plural of stoc is stoic; with the article, na stoic means “the stocks”. The genitive plural is stoc, as in luach na stoc (the value of the stocks).
Does stoc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stoc can mean stock, trunk, breed or trumpet, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do I say 'in stock' and 'out of stock'?
Use 'ar stoc' for in stock and 'as stoc' for out of stock, e.g. Tá sé as stoc.
Is 'stoc' used for soup stock?
Yes, 'stoc' can mean cooking stock or broth, as in stoc sicín, chicken stock.
