HeyRuaHow to say “strip” in Irish
- Irish:
- stráice
- English:
- strip, stretch, strake
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STRAW-kyuh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːcə/
- Plural:
- stráicí (strips)
- Genitive singular:
- stráice, an stráice (e.g. fad an stráice, the length of the strip)
- Genitive plural:
- stráicí, na stráicí (e.g. ag gearradh stráicí, cutting strips)
What does “stráice” mean?
“Stráice” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- strip
- A long, narrow piece of land, cloth, paper or other material.Also: streak, band, swath.
“Stráice” with the article
The plural of strip in Irish is stráicí. Here is stráice after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stráice” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stráice, 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 stráice (pronounced “STRAW-kyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stráicí. Depending on context it can also mean stretch or strake.
How do you pronounce stráice in Irish?
Stráice is said like “STRAW-kyuh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠɾˠaːcə/).
What is the plural of strip in Irish?
The plural of stráice is stráicí; with the article, na stráicí means “the strips”. The genitive plural is stráicí, as in ag gearradh stráicí (cutting strips).
Does stráice have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stráice can mean strip, stretch or strake, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'stráice' and 'stiall'?
Both can mean a strip, but 'stiall' suggests a strip cut or torn off, while 'stráice' is also used for a stretch of land or road.
