HeyRuaHow to say “to steer” in Irish
- Irish:
- stiúir
- English:
- to steer, direct
- Word type:
- verb, first-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- stiúradh (ag stiúradh, steering)
- Verbal adjective:
- stiúrtha
- Pronunciation:
- “shtyoor” /ʃtʲuːɾʲ/
What does “stiúir” mean?
“Stiúir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to steer
- To control the direction of a boat, car or other vehicle.Also: navigate, pilot.
1 other meaning: direct
- 2to direct
- To guide, manage or be in charge of something such as a meeting, an organisation, a film or an orchestra.Also: guide, manage, control, conduct.
“Stiúir” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Stiúir méI steered | Níor stiúir méI did not steer | Ar stiúir mé?Did I steer? |
| tú (you) | Stiúir túYou steered | Níor stiúir túYou did not steer | Ar stiúir tú?Did you steer? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Stiúir sé / síHe steered | Níor stiúir sé / síHe did not steer | Ar stiúir sé / sí?Did he steer? |
| sinn (we) | StiúramarWe steered | Níor stiúramarWe did not steer | Ar stiúramar?Did we steer? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Stiúir sibhYou steered | Níor stiúir sibhYou did not steer | Ar stiúir sibh?Did you steer? |
| siad (they) | Stiúir siadThey steered | Níor stiúir siadThey did not steer | Ar stiúir siad?Did they steer? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Stiúradh | Níor stiúradh | Ar stiúradh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | StiúraimI steer | Ní stiúraimI do not steer | An stiúraim?Do I steer? |
| tú (you) | Stiúrann túYou steer | Ní stiúrann túYou do not steer | An stiúrann tú?Do you steer? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Stiúrann sé / síHe steers | Ní stiúrann sé / síHe does not steer | An stiúrann sé / sí?Does he steer? |
| sinn (we) | StiúraimidWe steer | Ní stiúraimidWe do not steer | An stiúraimid?Do we steer? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Stiúrann sibhYou steer | Ní stiúrann sibhYou do not steer | An stiúrann sibh?Do you steer? |
| siad (they) | Stiúrann siadThey steer | Ní stiúrann siadThey do not steer | An stiúrann siad?Do they steer? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Stiúrtar | Ní stiúrtar | An stiúrtar? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Stiúrfaidh méI will steer | Ní stiúrfaidh méI will not steer | An stiúrfaidh mé?Will I steer? |
| tú (you) | Stiúrfaidh túYou will steer | Ní stiúrfaidh túYou will not steer | An stiúrfaidh tú?Will you steer? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Stiúrfaidh sé / síHe will steer | Ní stiúrfaidh sé / síHe will not steer | An stiúrfaidh sé / sí?Will he steer? |
| sinn (we) | StiúrfaimidWe will steer | Ní stiúrfaimidWe will not steer | An stiúrfaimid?Will we steer? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Stiúrfaidh sibhYou will steer | Ní stiúrfaidh sibhYou will not steer | An stiúrfaidh sibh?Will you steer? |
| siad (they) | Stiúrfaidh siadThey will steer | Ní stiúrfaidh siadThey will not steer | An stiúrfaidh siad?Will they steer? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Stiúrfar | Ní stiúrfar | An stiúrfar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | StiúrfainnI would steer | Ní stiúrfainnI would not steer | An stiúrfainn?Would I steer? |
| tú (you) | StiúrfáYou would steer | Ní stiúrfáYou would not steer | An stiúrfá?Would you steer? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Stiúrfadh sé / síHe would steer | Ní stiúrfadh sé / síHe would not steer | An stiúrfadh sé / sí?Would he steer? |
| sinn (we) | StiúrfaimisWe would steer | Ní stiúrfaimisWe would not steer | An stiúrfaimis?Would we steer? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Stiúrfadh sibhYou would steer | Ní stiúrfadh sibhYou would not steer | An stiúrfadh sibh?Would you steer? |
| siad (they) | StiúrfaidísThey would steer | Ní stiúrfaidísThey would not steer | An stiúrfaidís?Would they steer? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Stiúrfaí | Ní stiúrfaí | An stiúrfaí? |
“Stiúir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Stiúir sé an bád isteach sa chuan.
He steered the boat into the harbour.
Stiúrann sí an cór gach Déardaoin.
She conducts the choir every Thursday.
Stiúrfaidh an cathaoirleach an cruinniú amárach.
The chairperson will direct the meeting tomorrow.
Stiúrfainn an carr dá mbeadh ceadúnas agam.
I would steer the car if I had a licence.
Níor stiúir sé scannán riamh roimhe seo.
He never directed a film before.
Ar stiúir tú an tionscadal sin?
Did you manage that project?
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To steer in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to steer?
The Irish for to steer is stiúir (pronounced “shtyoor”). It is a first-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is stiúradh.
What is the verbal noun of stiúir?
The verbal noun of stiúir is stiúradh, used after ag for the continuous: ag stiúradh (steering). The verbal adjective is stiúrtha.
How do you say stiúir in the past and the future?
Past: Stiúir mé; negative Níor stiúir mé; question Ar stiúir mé?. Future: Stiúrfaidh mé; negative Ní stiúrfaidh mé; question An stiúrfaidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of stiúir?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Stiúrfainn (I would steer); negative Ní stiúrfainn; question An stiúrfainn?.
Does stiúir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stiúir can mean to steer or to direct, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'stiúir' and 'treoraigh'?
'Stiúir' means to steer or direct and control something, while 'treoraigh' means to guide or lead someone, often by showing the way. The noun 'stiúrthóir' (director) comes from 'stiúir'.
