HeyRuaHow to say “stopper” in Irish
- Irish:
- stoipéad
- English:
- stopper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STUP-ayd” /ˈst̪ˠɛpʲeːd̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stoipéid (stoppers)
- Genitive singular:
- stoipéid, an stoipéid (e.g. barr an stoipéid, the top of the stopper)
- Genitive plural:
- stoipéad, na stoipéad (e.g. méid na stoipéad, the size of the stoppers)
What does “stoipéad” mean?
- stopper
- A plug or cork used to close the neck of a bottle, flask or other container.Also: cork, bottle stopper, plug, bung.
Other Irish words for stopper: stopallán (stopper), corc (cork), pluga (plug), plocóid (plug)
“Stoipéad” with the article
The plural of stopper in Irish is stoipéid. Here is stoipéad after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stoipéad” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stoipéad, the Irish word for stopper.
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Stopper in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stopper?
The Irish for stopper is stoipéad (pronounced “STUP-ayd”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stoipéid.
How do you pronounce stoipéad in Irish?
Stoipéad is said like “STUP-ayd” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠɛpʲeːd̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stopper in Irish?
The plural of stoipéad is stoipéid; with the article, na stoipéid means “the stoppers”. The genitive plural is stoipéad, as in méid na stoipéad (the size of the stoppers).
What is the difference between stoipéad and corc?
A corc is specifically a cork, while stoipéad is any stopper, such as one of glass or rubber. For a screw-on lid, claibín is used.
