stad
/sˠt̪ˠɑd̪ˠ/
The Irish word for stop is stad. Wiktionary also lists stop.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Ways to say it
| Irish | IPA |
|---|---|
| stad | /sˠt̪ˠɑd̪ˠ/ /sˠt̪ˠad̪ˠ/ |
| stop | /sˠt̪ˠɔpˠ/ (Connacht, Munster) /sˠt̪ˠapˠ/ (Ulster) |
The phrase is used to express the act of not continuing.
Which one should you use?
The form stop refers to a device used to block a moving object or an interruption of travel.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word stad can function as a noun meaning 'a stop' or 'a pause'.
How do you pronounce it?
/sˠt̪ˠɑd̪ˠ/
Did you know?
- The Irish word stad shares an ancient root with the English word 'status'. Both words descend from the Latin 'status', which refers to the state of standing or remaining in a certain position.
- While stad is the native Irish word for 'stop', the word stop is actually a direct loanword from English. It is commonly used in modern Irish, particularly in technical or casual contexts, whereas stad feels more traditional.
- In many Irish road signs, you will see the word stop instead of the native stad. This is because the English-derived version has become the standard international term for traffic instructions in many parts of Ireland.
Examples in context
- Tá an bhean ag caint gan stad gan staonadh.The woman is talking non-stop.This sentence shows how to use stad in the context of something happening without a pause.Tatoeba #6091903 by StrugglingToFrench, translation #6091905 by StrugglingToFrench
- David, stad ag magadh do dheirfiúr!David, stop teasing your sister!
Example conversation
Cian is making a loud noise while Aoife is trying to work.
- CianTá mé ag canaonú an t-amhrán seo.I am singing this song.
- AoifeStad, le do thoil, Cian.Stop, please, Cian.
- CianTá sé go hálainn, nach bhfuil?It is beautiful, isn't it?
- AoifeNíl sé go hálainn, tá sé torannach!It is not beautiful, it is noisy!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stop” translations and entries stad, stop, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries stad, stop, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
