HeyRuaHow to say “store” in Irish
- Irish:
- stór
- English:
- store, treasure, storey
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stohr” /sˠt̪ˠoːɾˠ/
- Plural:
- stórtha (stores)
- Genitive singular:
- stóir, an stóir (e.g. doras an stóir, the door of the store)
- Genitive plural:
- stórtha, na stórtha (e.g. foirgneamh trí stórtha, a three-storey building)
What does “stór” mean?
“Stór” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- store
- A stock or supply of something kept for future use, or a place where things are stored.Also: stock, supply, storehouse, reserve.
“Stór” with the article
The plural of store in Irish is stórtha. Here is stór after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stór” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stór, the Irish word for store.
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Phrases with “stór”
Store in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for store?
The Irish for store is stór (pronounced “stohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stórtha. Depending on context it can also mean treasure or storey.
How do you pronounce stór in Irish?
Stór is said like “stohr” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠoːɾˠ/).
What is the plural of store in Irish?
The plural of stór is stórtha; with the article, na stórtha means “the stores”. The genitive plural is stórtha, as in foirgneamh trí stórtha (a three-storey building).
Does stór have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stór can mean store, treasure or storey, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why do people say both 'a stór' and 'a stóir'?
In the vocative the standard form is 'a stóir', but 'a stór' is very widely used as a fixed term of endearment meaning darling.
What is the difference between 'stór' and 'stóras'?
'Stóras' usually means a storehouse or storage building, while 'stór' covers a stock or supply, a treasure, and also a storey of a building.
