HeyRuaHow to say “stop” in Irish
- Irish:
- stop
- English:
- stop, stop (device)
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stup” /sˠt̪ˠɔpˠ/
- Plural:
- stopanna (stops)
- Genitive singular:
- stop, an stop (e.g. comhartha an stop, the stop sign)
- Genitive plural:
- stopanna, na stopanna (e.g. liosta na stopanna, the list of stops)
What does “stop” mean?
“Stop” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stop
- A halt or pause, an act of stopping, or a place where a bus or train stops.Also: halt, stopping place, bus stop, pause.
1 other meaning: stop (device)
“Stop” with the article
The plural of stop in Irish is stopanna. Here is stop after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stop” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stop, the Irish word for stop.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Stop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stop?
The Irish for stop is stop (pronounced “stup”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stopanna. Depending on context it can also mean stop (device).
How do you pronounce stop in Irish?
Stop is said like “stup” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɔpˠ/).
What is the plural of stop in Irish?
The plural of stop is stopanna; with the article, na stopanna means “the stops”. The genitive plural is stopanna, as in liosta na stopanna (the list of stops).
Does stop have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stop can mean stop or stop (device), depending on context; the first is the most common. Stop also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stop.
What is the difference between 'stop' and 'stad'?
Both mean stop; 'stad' is the more traditional word and is used in official signs such as 'stad bus', while 'stop' is common in speech. 'Cuir stop le' means to put a stop to something.
