HeyRuaHow to say “tin” in Irish
- Irish:
- stán
- English:
- tin, tin vessel
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “stawn” /sˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- stáin, an stáin (e.g. feadóg stáin, tin whistle)
What does “stán” mean?
“Stán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- tin
- A soft, silvery-white metal often used to coat other metals or make containers.Also: tin metal, stannum.
1 other meaning: tin vessel
- 2tin vessel
- A container or vessel made of tin.Also: tin can, tin container.
Other Irish words for tin: canna (can)
“Stán” with the article
Here is stán after the article (an t-alt).
“Stán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stán, the Irish word for tin.
Other nouns in Irish
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Tin in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tin?
The Irish for tin is stán (pronounced “stawn”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean tin vessel.
How do you pronounce stán in Irish?
Stán is said like “stawn” (IPA /sˠt̪ˠaːnˠ/).
Does stán have a plural?
No plural form is given for stán in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does stán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stán can mean tin or tin vessel, depending on context; the first is the most common. Stán also has its own entry as a verb meaning to stare.
How do I say 'tin whistle' in Irish?
It is 'feadóg stáin', literally 'whistle of tin'; with the article it becomes 'an fheadóg stáin'.
Is 'stán' the word for a tin of food?
Usually a tin of food is 'canna' or 'canna stáin'; 'stán' itself mainly means the metal, and tinned food is 'bia stáin'.
