HeyRuaHow to say “youth” in Irish
- Irish:
- stócach
- English:
- youth, boyfriend
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “STOH-kukh” /ˈsˠt̪ˠoːkəx/
- Plural:
- stócaigh (youths)
- Genitive singular:
- stócaigh, an stócaigh (e.g. rothar an stócaigh, the young man's bicycle)
- Genitive plural:
- stócach, na stócach (e.g. foireann na stócach, the young men's team)
What does “stócach” mean?
“Stócach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- youth
- A young man, especially a full-grown unmarried one in his late teens or early twenties.Also: young man, lad, stripling.
“Stócach” with the article
The plural of youth in Irish is stócaigh. Here is stócach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stócach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stócach, the Irish word for youth.
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Youth in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for youth?
The Irish for youth is stócach (pronounced “STOH-kukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stócaigh. Depending on context it can also mean boyfriend.
How do you pronounce stócach in Irish?
Stócach is said like “STOH-kukh” (IPA /ˈsˠt̪ˠoːkəx/).
What is the plural of youth in Irish?
The plural of stócach is stócaigh; with the article, na stócaigh means “the youths”. The genitive plural is stócach, as in foireann na stócach (the young men's team).
Does stócach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Stócach can mean youth or boyfriend, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is 'stócach' different from 'buachaill'?
'Buachaill' is the general word for a boy, while 'stócach' suggests a grown youth or young man. Both can mean boyfriend, as in 'a buachaill' or 'a stócach'.
