stróic
/sˠt̪ˠɾˠoːc/
The Irish verb for to rip (to divide or separate the parts of) is stróic.
Meaning: to divide or separate the parts of (verb)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Connacht, people might say Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anamacha to mean "May their souls be on God's right side."
How do you pronounce it?
/sˠt̪ˠɾˠoːc/
When do people say it?
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam is a formal way to say "rest in peace" meaning "May his/her soul be on God's right side." Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam is a formal way to say "May God have mercy on his/her soul."
Did you know?
- The word stróic is borrowed from the English word 'stroke'.
Example conversation
Saoirse and Cathal are opening a gift together.
- SaoirseStróic an corpádóir, a Chathail.Rip the wrapper, Cathal.
- CathalAn bhfuil mé rómhór?Am I too eager?
- SaoirseNí hea, stróic go tapa!No, rip it quickly!
- CathalSeo é an bhean!Here it is!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry stróic, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stróic, CC BY-SA 4.0.
