HeyRuaHow to say “sulk” in Irish
- Irish:
- stuaic
- English:
- sulk, peak, vertex
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stoo-ik” /sˠt̪ˠuəc/
- Plural:
- stuaiceanna (sulks)
- Genitive singular:
- stuaice, na stuaice (e.g. faoi bhrí na stuaice, under the influence of the sulk)
- Genitive plural:
- stuaiceanna, na stuaiceanna (e.g. barr na stuaiceanna, the tops of the pinnacles)
What does “stuaic” mean?
“Stuaic” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sulk
- A fit of bad temper or sulkiness in which a person goes quiet and is offended.Also: huff, pique, sulkiness, pet.
2 other meanings: peak or vertex
- 2peak
- A pointed top or summit, such as a pinnacle of rock or a spire.Also: pinnacle, point, spire, summit.
- 3vertex
- In geometry, a corner point of a polygon or solid figure.Also: corner.
“Stuaic” with the article
The plural of sulk in Irish is stuaiceanna. Here is stuaic after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stuaic” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stuaic, the Irish word for sulk.
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Sulk in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sulk?
The Irish for sulk is stuaic (pronounced “stoo-ik”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is stuaiceanna. Depending on context it can also mean peak or vertex.
How do you pronounce stuaic in Irish?
Stuaic is said like “stoo-ik” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠuəc/).
What is the plural of sulk in Irish?
The plural of stuaic is stuaiceanna; with the article, na stuaiceanna means “the sulks”. The genitive plural is stuaiceanna, as in barr na stuaiceanna (the tops of the pinnacles).
Does stuaic have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stuaic can mean sulk, peak or vertex, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How do you say someone is sulking with 'stuaic'?
Use 'tá stuaic air' (he is sulking) or 'chuir sé stuaic air féin' (he went into a huff). The adjective 'stuacach' means sulky or stubborn.
