HeyRuaHow to say “stove” in Irish
- Irish:
- sornóg
- English:
- stove, small furnace
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SOR-nohg” /ˈsˠɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɡ/
- Plural:
- sornóga (stoves)
- Genitive singular:
- sornóige, na sornóige (e.g. doras na sornóige, the door of the stove)
- Genitive plural:
- sornóg, na sornóg (e.g. doirse na sornóg, the doors of the stoves)
What does “sornóg” mean?
“Sornóg” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stove
- A small stove or range used for heating or cooking.Also: range, small stove, cooker.
“Sornóg” with the article
The plural of stove in Irish is sornóga. Here is sornóg after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Sornóg” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sornóg, the Irish word for stove.
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Stove in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stove?
The Irish for stove is sornóg (pronounced “SOR-nohg”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is sornóga. Depending on context it can also mean small furnace.
How do you pronounce sornóg in Irish?
Sornóg is said like “SOR-nohg” (IPA /ˈsˠɔɾˠn̪ˠoːɡ/).
What is the plural of stove in Irish?
The plural of sornóg is sornóga; with the article, na sornóga means “the stoves”. The genitive plural is sornóg, as in doirse na sornóg (the doors of the stoves).
Does sornóg have more than one meaning?
Yes. Sornóg can mean stove or small furnace, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does sornóg change to shornóg?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shornóg. After ár (our) it stays ár sornóg, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'sornóg' differ from 'sorn'?
'Sornóg' is the diminutive of 'sorn' (furnace, kiln), and is used for a small stove or range in the home.
