HeyRuaHow to say “stocking” in Irish
- Irish:
- stoca
- English:
- stocking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STUK-uh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔkə/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stocaí
- Genitive singular:
- stoca, an stoca (e.g. cos an stoca, the foot of the stocking)
- Genitive plural:
- stocaí, na stocaí (e.g. dath na stocaí, the colour of the stockings)
What does “stoca” mean?
- stocking
- A close-fitting covering for the foot and leg, usually knitted or made of nylon.Also: sock, long sock, hose.
“Stoca” with the article
The plural of stocking in Irish is stocaí. Here is stoca after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stoca
the stocking
No change after an
na stocaí
the stocking (plural)
Plural: no change after na
“Stoca” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stoca, the Irish word for stocking.
Tá poll i mo stoca.
There's a hole in my sock.
Cheannaigh sí péire stocaí nua inné.
She bought a new pair of stockings yesterday.
Cá bhfuil an stoca eile?
Where is the other sock?
Chroch na páistí a gcuid stocaí Oíche Nollag.
The children hung up their stockings on Christmas Eve.
Bhí gaineamh ina stoca aige.
He had sand in his sock.
Chniotáil mo mhamó stoca olla dom.
My granny knitted me a woollen stocking.
Tá barr an stoca stróicthe.
The top of the stocking is torn.
Other nouns in Irish
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Stocking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stocking?
The Irish for stocking is stoca (pronounced “STUK-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stocaí.
How do you pronounce stoca in Irish?
Stoca is said like “STUK-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔkə/).
What is the plural of stocking in Irish?
The plural of stoca is stocaí; with the article, it is na stocaí. The genitive plural is stocaí, as in dath na stocaí (the colour of the stockings).
Is there a separate Irish word for a short sock?
'Stoca' covers both socks and stockings in everyday Irish; 'stoca gearr' can be used for a short sock, and 'riteoga' means tights.
