HeyRuaHow to say “stopping” in Irish
- Irish:
- stopadh
- English:
- stopping, stoppage
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- stop, to stop (ag stopadh, stopping)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STUP-uh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔpˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- stoptha, an stoptha (e.g. am stoptha, stopping time)
What does “stopadh” mean?
“Stopadh” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stopping
- The act of stopping or halting something or someone; it is the verbal noun of the verb stop.Also: stop, halting, halt.
1 other meaning: stoppage
- 2stoppage
- A blockage or obstruction that stops something from moving or flowing.Also: blockage, obstruction.
Other Irish words for stopping: stad (stop)
“Stopadh” as a verbal noun
After ag, stopadh means stopping: it is the verbal noun of the verb stop (to stop). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Stopadh” with the article
Here is stopadh after the article (an t-alt).
“Stopadh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stopadh, the Irish word for stopping.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Stopping in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stopping?
The Irish for stopping is stopadh (pronounced “STUP-uh”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stoppage.
How do you pronounce stopadh in Irish?
Stopadh is said like “STUP-uh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɔpˠə/).
Does stopadh have a plural?
No plural form is given for stopadh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does stopadh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stopadh can mean stopping or stoppage, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between stopadh and stad?
Both mean stopping, but stad is the more common native word, as in stad an bhus (bus stop), while stopadh, from the verb stop, is used widely in speech, often for blocking or holding something back.
