HeyRuaHow to say “stopper” in Irish
- Irish:
- stopallán
- English:
- stopper, plug
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STUP-uh-lawn” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔpˠəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stopalláin (stoppers)
- Genitive singular:
- stopalláin, an stopalláin (e.g. barr an stopalláin, the top of the stopper)
- Genitive plural:
- stopallán, na stopallán (e.g. méid na stopallán, the size of the stoppers)
What does “stopallán” mean?
“Stopallán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stopper
- An object put into the opening of a bottle, jar or container to close it.Also: plug, bung, cork.
“Stopallán” with the article
The plural of stopper in Irish is stopalláin. Here is stopallán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stopallán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stopallán, 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 stopallán (pronounced “STUP-uh-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stopalláin. Depending on context it can also mean plug.
How do you pronounce stopallán in Irish?
Stopallán is said like “STUP-uh-lawn” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔpˠəl̪ˠɑːn̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stopper in Irish?
The plural of stopallán is stopalláin; with the article, na stopalláin means “the stoppers”. The genitive plural is stopallán, as in méid na stopallán (the size of the stoppers).
Does stopallán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stopallán can mean stopper or plug, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'stopallán' and 'corc'?
'Corc' is specifically a cork, while 'stopallán' is any stopper or plug, of whatever material.
