HeyRuaHow to say “stop” in Irish
- Irish:
- stad
- English:
- stop, pause, impediment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- stad, to stop (ag stad, stopping)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stod” /sˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stadanna (stops)
- Genitive singular:
- stad, an stad (e.g. comhartha stad, stop sign)
- Genitive plural:
- stadanna, na stadanna (e.g. liosta na stadanna, the list of stops)
What does “stad” mean?
“Stad” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stop
- The act of stopping or halting; the verbal noun of the verb stad, to stop.Also: stopping, halt, cessation.
3 other meanings: pause or impediment
- 2stop
- A place where a bus, tram or train stops to let people on and off.Also: bus stop, stopping-place, station.
- 3pause
- A short break or pause in an activity or in speech.Also: break, rest.
- 4impediment
- A hesitation or impediment in speech, such as a stammer.Also: stammer, hesitation.
Other Irish words for stop: stop (stop), coisc (prevent), stad (stop), stopadh (stopping)
“Stad” as a verbal noun
After ag, stad means stopping: it is the verbal noun of the verb stad (to stop). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Stad” with the article
The plural of stop in Irish is stadanna. Here is stad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stad, the Irish word for stop.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Phrases with “stad”
Stop in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stop?
The Irish for stop is stad (pronounced “stod”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stadanna. Depending on context it can also mean pause or impediment.
How do you pronounce stad in Irish?
Stad is said like “stod” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stop in Irish?
The plural of stad is stadanna; with the article, na stadanna means “the stops”. The genitive plural is stadanna, as in liosta na stadanna (the list of stops).
Does stad have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stad can mean stop, pause or impediment, depending on context; the first is the most common. Stad also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stop.
What is the difference between stad and sos?
Stad is a stop or halt, also a bus stop, while sos is a rest or break, as in sos caife, a coffee break.
How do I say 'full stop' in punctuation?
Use lánstad, for example 'Cuir lánstad ag deireadh na habairte'.
