HeyRuaHow to say “straying” in Irish
- Irish:
- strae
- English:
- straying
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stray” /sˠt̪ˠɾˠeː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- strae, an strae (e.g. madra strae, a stray dog)
What does “strae” mean?
- straying
- The state of wandering or going astray, used mostly in the phrase 'ar strae' (astray, lost).Also: stray, astray, wandering, being lost.
Other Irish words for straying: fán (wandering), seachrán (wandering)
“Strae” with the article
Here is strae after the article (an t-alt).
an strae
the straying
No change after an
“Strae” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using strae, the Irish word for straying.
Chuaigh na caoirigh ar strae sa cheo.
The sheep went astray in the fog.
Bhí mé ar strae i lár na cathrach.
I was lost in the middle of the city.
Tháinig madra strae isteach sa chlós.
A stray dog came into the yard.
Ná téigh ar strae sa choill.
Don't get lost in the wood.
Chuir an comhartha mícheart ar strae sinn.
The wrong sign led us astray.
Thug sí bia don chat strae.
She gave food to the stray cat.
Tá an litir imithe ar strae sa phost.
The letter has gone astray in the post.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Straying in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for straying?
The Irish for straying is strae (pronounced “stray”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce strae in Irish?
Strae is said like “stray” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɾˠeː/).
Does strae have a plural?
No plural form is given for strae in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'I'm lost' using strae?
Say 'Tá mé ar strae', literally 'I am on straying'. 'Chuaigh mé ar strae' means 'I got lost'.
Is strae the same as seachrán?
They overlap: 'ar strae' and 'ar seachrán' both mean astray, but 'seachrán' also covers mental wandering or error.
