HeyRuaHow to say “stripe” in Irish
- Irish:
- straidhp
- English:
- stripe
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “strype” /sˠt̪ˠɾˠaipʲ/
- Plural:
- straidhpeanna (stripes)
- Genitive singular:
- straidhpe, na straidhpe (e.g. dath na straidhpe, colour of the stripe)
- Genitive plural:
- straidhpeanna, na straidhpeanna (e.g. patrún na straidhpeanna, the pattern of the stripes)
What does “straidhp” mean?
- stripe
- A long narrow band of colour or material that differs from the area around it.Also: strip, band, streak.
Other Irish words for stripe: stríoc (stripe)
“Straidhp” with the article
The plural of stripe in Irish is straidhpeanna. Here is straidhp after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Straidhp” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using straidhp, the Irish word for stripe.
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Stripe in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stripe?
The Irish for stripe is straidhp (pronounced “strype”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is straidhpeanna.
How do you pronounce straidhp in Irish?
Straidhp is said like “strype” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɾˠaipʲ/).
What is the plural of stripe in Irish?
The plural of straidhp is straidhpeanna; with the article, na straidhpeanna means “the stripes”. The genitive plural is straidhpeanna, as in patrún na straidhpeanna (the pattern of the stripes).
What is the difference between straidhp and stríoc?
Both can mean stripe or streak; stríoc is the more common general word, while straidhp is often used for a stripe on clothing, flags or uniforms.
