HeyRuaHow to say “style” in Irish
- Irish:
- stíl
- English:
- style, stile
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “shteel” /ʃtʲiːlʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- stíle, na stíle (e.g. leabhar stíle, style book)
What does “stíl” mean?
“Stíl” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- style
- A particular manner or way of doing, writing, dressing or designing something.Also: manner, fashion, way.
1 other meaning: stile
- 2stile
- A step or set of steps for climbing over a wall or fence.Also: step over a fence.
Other Irish words for style: faisean (fashion)
“Stíl” with the article
Here is stíl after the article (an t-alt).
an stíl
the style
No change after an
“Stíl” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stíl, the Irish word for style.
Is maith liom stíl an scríbhneora sin.
I like that writer's style.
Tá stíl dá cuid féin aici.
She has her own style.
Tá clú air as ucht a stíle ealaíonta.
He is known for his artistic style.
Ní thaitníonn mo stíl ghruaige le mo mháthair.
My mother doesn't like my hairstyle.
Athraíodh an stíl sa leagan nua.
The style was changed in the new version.
Tá rud éigin cearr le stíl na litreach seo.
Something is wrong with the style of this letter.
Chuamar thar an stíl isteach sa pháirc.
We went over the stile into the field.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Style in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for style?
The Irish for style is stíl (pronounced “shteel”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean stile.
How do you pronounce stíl in Irish?
Stíl is said like “shteel” (IPA /ʃtʲiːlʲ/).
Does stíl have a plural?
No plural form is given for stíl in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does stíl have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stíl can mean style or stile, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Is 'stíl' the same as 'faisean'?
Not quite: 'stíl' is a manner or style in general, while 'faisean' means fashion, what is currently popular.
