Stuffing in Irish (Stuáil): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for stuffing?

The Irish for stuffing is stuáil (pronounced “STOO-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stuffing (cookery).

Q: Does stuáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stuáil can mean stuffing or stuffing (cookery), depending on context; the first is the most common. Stuáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stow.

How to say “stuffing” in Irish

Irish:: stuáil
English:: stuffing, stuffing (cookery)
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: stuáil, to stow (ag stuáil, stowing)
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “STOO-awl” /ˈst̪ˠuəːlʲ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: stuála, na stuála (e.g. blas na stuála, the taste of the stuffing)

What does “stuáil” mean?

“Stuáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

stuffing: Material packed into something such as a cushion, toy or mattress to fill it out.Also: padding, filling, wadding.

1 other meaning: stuffing (cookery)

2stuffing (cookery): A seasoned mixture, often of breadcrumbs, put inside a chicken or turkey before cooking; also the verbal noun of the verb stuáil, the act of stuffing or stowing.Also: stuffing, dressing, stowing.

Other Irish words for stuffing: búiste (stuffing)

Other entries for “stuáil”

The same spelling has its own page as:

stuáilto stow · verb

“Stuáil” as a verbal noun

After ag, stuáil means stowing: it is the verbal noun of the verb stuáil (to stow). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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stuáilverbal noun

ag stuáilstowing

“Stuáil” with the article

Here is stuáil after the article (an t-alt).

an stuáil

the stuffing

No change after an

“Stuáil” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using stuáil, the Irish word for stuffing.

Rinne mo mháthair stuáil don turcaí.

My mother made stuffing for the turkey.

Tá an stuáil ag teacht amach as an gcúisín.

The stuffing is coming out of the cushion.

Ba bhreá liom tuilleadh stuála, le do thoil.

I'd love more stuffing, please.

Cuir an stuáil isteach sa sicín.

Put the stuffing into the chicken.

Tá stuáil chadáis sa bhréagán seo.

This toy has cotton stuffing.

Is maith liom stuáil le sabhóg ann.

I like stuffing with sage in it.

Bhí boladh na stuála ar fud an tí.

The smell of the stuffing was all over the house.

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Stuffing in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stuffing?

The Irish for stuffing is stuáil (pronounced “STOO-awl”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stuffing (cookery).

How do you pronounce stuáil in Irish?

Stuáil is said like “STOO-awl” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠuəːlʲ/).

Does stuáil have a plural?

No plural form is given for stuáil in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does stuáil have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stuáil can mean stuffing or stuffing (cookery), depending on context; the first is the most common. Stuáil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stow.

Is stuáil also a verb?

Yes, stuáil is also the verb 'stuff, stow', as in stuáil an sicín, 'stuff the chicken', and the noun doubles as its verbal noun: ag stuáil.

Stuffing in Irish (Stuáil): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage