HeyRuaHow to say “stopper” in Irish
- Irish:
- stopaire
- English:
- stopper
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STUP-ar-uh” /ˈst̪ˠɔpˠəɾʲə/
- Plural:
- stopairí (stoppers)
- Genitive singular:
- stopaire, an stopaire (e.g. barr an stopaire, the top of the stopper)
- Genitive plural:
- stopairí, na stopairí (e.g. barr na stopairí, the top of the stoppers)
What does “stopaire” mean?
- stopper
- A plug or cork used to close the mouth of a bottle, jar or similar container.Also: plug, cork, bung.
Other Irish words for stopper: stopallán (stopper), corc (cork), pluga (plug), plocóid (plug)
“Stopaire” with the article
The plural of stopper in Irish is stopairí. Here is stopaire after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stopaire” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stopaire, 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 stopaire (pronounced “STUP-ar-uh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stopairí.
How do you pronounce stopaire in Irish?
Stopaire is said like “STUP-ar-uh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠɔpˠəɾʲə/).
What is the plural of stopper in Irish?
The plural of stopaire is stopairí; with the article, na stopairí means “the stoppers”. The genitive plural is stopairí, as in barr na stopairí (the top of the stoppers).
What is the difference between 'stopaire' and 'corc'?
'Corc' is specifically a cork, while 'stopaire' is any stopper or plug, for example a glass or rubber one.
