Stump in Irish (Stumpa): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for stump?

The Irish for stump is stumpa (pronounced “STUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stumpaí. Depending on context it can also mean stocky person.

Q: What is the plural of stump in Irish?

The plural of stumpa is stumpaí; with the article, na stumpaí means “the stumps”. The genitive plural is stumpaí, as in ag baint stumpaí (removing stumps).

Q: Does stumpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stumpa can mean stump or stocky person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “stump” in Irish

Irish:: stumpa
English:: stump, stocky person
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “STUM-puh” /ˈst̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/

Various forms

Plural:: stumpaí (stumps)
Genitive singular:: stumpa, an stumpa (e.g. barr an stumpa, top of the stump)
Genitive plural:: stumpaí, na stumpaí (e.g. ag baint stumpaí, removing stumps)

What does “stumpa” mean?

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

stump: The short part left when the rest of something such as a tree, limb or candle has been cut off or worn away.Also: tree stump, stub.

1 other meaning: stocky person

2stocky person: A short, sturdy, thickset person, used informally.Also: stump, squat person.

Other Irish words for stump: smut (stump)

“Stumpa” with the article

The plural of stump in Irish is stumpaí. Here is stumpa after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an stumpa

the stump

No change after an

na stumpaí

the stumps

Plural: no change after na

“Stumpa” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using stumpa, the Irish word for stump.

Shuigh sé ar stumpa crainn sa ghairdín.

He sat on a tree stump in the garden.

Bhain an feirmeoir an stumpa as an talamh.

The farmer pulled the stump out of the ground.

Bhí caonach ar thaobh an stumpa.

There was moss on the side of the stump.

Tá a lán stumpaí fágtha sa choill.

There are lots of stumps left in the wood.

Níl fágtha ach stumpa coinnle.

There's only a candle stub left.

Thit mé thar stumpa sa dorchadas.

I tripped over a stump in the dark.

Is stumpa beag láidir é an buachaill sin.

That boy is a sturdy little lad.

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Stump in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for stump?

The Irish for stump is stumpa (pronounced “STUM-puh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stumpaí. Depending on context it can also mean stocky person.

How do you pronounce stumpa in Irish?

Stumpa is said like “STUM-puh” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠʊmˠpˠə/).

What is the plural of stump in Irish?

The plural of stumpa is stumpaí; with the article, na stumpaí means “the stumps”. The genitive plural is stumpaí, as in ag baint stumpaí (removing stumps).

Does stumpa have more than one meaning?

Yes. Stumpa can mean stump or stocky person, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Is there another word for a tree stump in Irish?

Yes, besides 'stumpa crainn' you will also see 'bun crainn' or 'smut', meaning the base or stump of a tree.

Stump in Irish (Stumpa): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage