HeyRuaHow to say “strip” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiall
- English:
- strip, piece, lash
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shtee-ul” /ʃtʲiəl̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stiallacha (strips)
- Genitive singular:
- stéille, na stéille (e.g. fad na stéille, the length of the strip)
- Genitive plural:
- stiallacha, na stiallacha (e.g. carn stiallacha páipéir, a heap of paper strips)
What does “stiall” mean?
“Stiall” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strip
- A long narrow piece of something, such as cloth, paper, leather or land.Also: slice, shred, strap, band.
2 other meanings: piece or lash
“Stiall” with the article
The plural of strip in Irish is stiallacha. Here is stiall after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stiall” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stiall, the Irish word for strip.
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Strip in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for strip?
The Irish for strip is stiall (pronounced “shtee-ul”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stiallacha. Depending on context it can also mean piece or lash.
How do you pronounce stiall in Irish?
Stiall is said like “shtee-ul” (IPA /ʃtʲiəl̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of strip in Irish?
The plural of stiall is stiallacha; with the article, na stiallacha means “the strips”. The genitive plural is stiallacha, as in carn stiallacha páipéir (a heap of paper strips).
Does stiall have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stiall can mean strip, piece or lash, depending on context; the first is the most common. Stiall also has its own entry as a verb meaning to cut in strips.
Is there a related verb?
Yes, the verb stiall means to cut into strips or tear apart, as in stiall sé an páipéar, he tore up the paper.
