HeyRuaHow to say “stripe” in Irish
- Irish:
- stríoc
- English:
- stripe, line, strike
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shtreek” /ʃtʲɾʲiːk/
- Plural:
- stríoca (stripes)
- Genitive singular:
- stríce, na stríce (e.g. dath na stríce, the colour of the stripe)
- Genitive plural:
- stríoc, na stríoc (e.g. patrún na stríoc, the pattern of the stripes)
What does “stríoc” mean?
“Stríoc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- stripe
- A long narrow band of colour or texture on a surface, such as on cloth or an animal's coat.Also: streak, band, stria.
2 other meanings: line or strike
- 2line
- A line or stroke drawn or marked on something, such as a stroke of a pen.Also: stroke, mark, dash.
- 3strike
- In the phrase 'dul ar stríoc', to give in or yield; also a strike in some uses.Also: yielding, giving in.
“Stríoc” with the article
The plural of stripe in Irish is stríoca. Here is stríoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stríoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stríoc, 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 stríoc (pronounced “shtreek”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stríoca. Depending on context it can also mean line or strike.
How do you pronounce stríoc in Irish?
Stríoc is said like “shtreek” (IPA /ʃtʲɾʲiːk/).
What is the plural of stripe in Irish?
The plural of stríoc is stríoca; with the article, na stríoca means “the stripes”. The genitive plural is stríoc, as in patrún na stríoc (the pattern of the stripes).
Does stríoc have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stríoc can mean stripe, line or strike, depending on context; the first is the most common. Stríoc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to strike.
What does 'dul ar stríoc' mean?
'Dul ar stríoc' means to give in or yield, e.g. 'Ní rachaidh mé ar stríoc' means 'I won't give in'.
