HeyRuaHow to say “stoical” in Irish
- Irish:
- stóchúil
- English:
- stoical, stoic (philosophy)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More stoical:
- níos stóchúla
- Most stoical:
- is stóchúla
- Plural:
- stóchúla
- Pronunciation:
- “STOH-khool” /ˈst̪ˠoːxuːlʲ/
What does “stóchúil” mean?
“Stóchúil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stoical
- Bearing pain, hardship or trouble calmly without complaining.Also: stoic, uncomplaining, patient, resigned.
1 other meaning: stoic (philosophy)
- 2stoic (philosophy)
- Relating to the Stoics or their philosophy.Also: stoic, stoical.
“Stóchúil” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is stóchúil after fear (man, masculine), after girseach (girl, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, stóchúla.
More stoical, most stoical, very stoical
Tá sí níos stóchúla ná a deartháir. She is more stoical than her brother.
| more stoical | níos stóchúla | in the past tense: ní ba stóchúla |
|---|---|---|
| most stoical | is stóchúla | in the past tense: ba stóchúla |
| as stoical as | chomh stóchúil le | no change after chomh |
| very stoical | an-stóchúil | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too stoical | róstóchúil | ró- lenites |
“Stóchúil” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
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Stoical in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stoical?
The Irish for stoical is stóchúil (pronounced “STOH-khool”). It comes after the noun: fear stóchúil, a stoical man; girseach stóchúil, a stoical girl.
How do you say more stoical and most stoical in Irish?
níos stóchúla is more stoical and is stóchúla is most stoical. In the past tense they become ní ba stóchúla and ba stóchúla.
What is the plural of stóchúil?
With a plural noun stóchúil becomes stóchúla: fir stóchúla, girseacha stóchúla.
How do you say very stoical in Irish?
an-stóchúil. Too stoical is róstóchúil, and as stoical as is chomh stóchúil le.
Does stóchúil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stóchúil can mean stoical or stoic (philosophy), depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'stóchúil' different from 'foighneach'?
'Foighneach' means patient in general, while 'stóchúil' means enduring hardship or pain calmly without complaint.
