HeyRuaHow to say “stuff” in Irish
- Irish:
- stuif
- English:
- stuff
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stif” /sˠt̪ˠɪfʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- stuifeanna (stuffs)
- Genitive singular:
- stuif, an stuif (e.g. cuid den stuif, some of the stuff)
- Genitive plural:
- stuifeanna, na stuifeanna (e.g. cuid de na stuifeanna, some of the materials)
What does “stuif” mean?
- stuff
- Material, substance or miscellaneous things, often used informally for what something is made of or a person's mettle.Also: material, things, substance, mettle.
“Stuif” with the article
The plural of stuff in Irish is stuifeanna. Here is stuif after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an stuif
the stuff
No change after an
na stuifeanna
the stuffs
Plural: no change after na
“Stuif” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stuif, the Irish word for stuff.
Cá bhfuair tú an stuif sin?
Where did you get that stuff?
Tá a lán stuif sa gharáiste.
There's a lot of stuff in the garage.
Cuir do stuif sa mhála.
Put your stuff in the bag.
Ní maith liom an stuif seo.
I don't like this stuff.
Bhí mo stuif ar fad fliuch.
All my stuff was wet.
Is maith an stuif é sin.
That's good stuff.
Tá stuif ann nach dtuigim.
There's stuff in it I don't understand.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Stuff in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stuff?
The Irish for stuff is stuif (pronounced “stif”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stuifeanna.
How do you pronounce stuif in Irish?
Stuif is said like “stif” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠɪfʲ/).
What is the plural of stuff in Irish?
The plural of stuif is stuifeanna; with the article, na stuifeanna means “the stuffs”. The genitive plural is stuifeanna, as in cuid de na stuifeanna (some of the materials).
Is 'stuif' a proper Irish word?
Yes, 'stuif' is a borrowing found in Ó Dónaill, but in careful writing 'ábhar' (material) or 'rudaí' (things) is often preferred.
