HeyRuaHow to say “storm” in Irish
- Irish:
- stoirm
- English:
- storm, outburst
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STUR-im” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɪɾʲəmʲ/
- Plural:
- stoirmeacha (storms)
- Genitive singular:
- stoirme, na stoirme (e.g. lá stoirme, a stormy day)
- Genitive plural:
- stoirmeacha, na stoirmeacha (e.g. séasúr na stoirmeacha, the season of storms)
What does “stoirm” mean?
“Stoirm” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- storm
- A spell of very bad weather with strong winds, often with rain, thunder or snow.Also: tempest, gale, windstorm.
1 other meaning: outburst
- 2outburst
- A violent outburst of feeling or commotion, such as anger or political controversy.Also: storm of anger, rage, bluster, uproar.
“Stoirm” with the article
The plural of storm in Irish is stoirmeacha. Here is stoirm after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stoirm” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stoirm, the Irish word for storm.
Other nouns in Irish
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Storm in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for storm?
The Irish for storm is stoirm (pronounced “STUR-im”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stoirmeacha. Depending on context it can also mean outburst.
How do you pronounce stoirm in Irish?
Stoirm is said like “STUR-im” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɪɾʲəmʲ/).
What is the plural of storm in Irish?
The plural of stoirm is stoirmeacha; with the article, na stoirmeacha means “the storms”. The genitive plural is stoirmeacha, as in séasúr na stoirmeacha (the season of storms).
Does stoirm have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stoirm can mean storm or outburst, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between stoirm, gála and spéirling?
Stoirm is the general word for a storm, gála is a gale (strong wind), and spéirling or anfa suggests a severe, violent storm or tempest.
How do I say 'stormy' in Irish?
Use the adjective stoirmeach or stoirmiúil, or the genitive after a noun, as in lá stoirme (a stormy day) or oíche stoirme (a stormy night).
