HeyRuaHow to say “strike” in Irish
- Irish:
- stailc
- English:
- strike, stubbornness
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stalk” /sˠt̪ˠalʲc/
- Plural:
- stailceanna (strikes)
- Genitive singular:
- stailce, na stailce (e.g. lucht na stailce, the people on strike)
- Genitive plural:
- stailceanna, na stailceanna (e.g. líon na stailceanna, the number of strikes)
What does “stailc” mean?
“Stailc” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strike
- A refusal by workers to work, as a protest or to win better pay or conditions.Also: industrial action, walkout, stoppage.
“Stailc” with the article
The plural of strike in Irish is stailceanna. Here is stailc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stailc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stailc, the Irish word for strike.
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Strike in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strike?
The Irish for strike is stailc (pronounced “stalk”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stailceanna. Depending on context it can also mean stubbornness.
How do you pronounce stailc in Irish?
Stailc is said like “stalk” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠalʲc/).
What is the plural of strike in Irish?
The plural of stailc is stailceanna; with the article, na stailceanna means “the strikes”. The genitive plural is stailceanna, as in líon na stailceanna (the number of strikes).
Does stailc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stailc can mean strike or stubbornness, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'ar stailc' and 'chun stailce'?
'Dul ar stailc' means to go on strike from work, while 'dul chun stailce' means to turn stubborn or sulk.
