stoirm
/ˈs̪t̪ɤɾʲɤm/feminine, masculine
The English word "storm" is translated into Gaelic as stoirm. Wiktionary also lists doineann and sian.
Meaning: disturbed state of the atmosphere causing destructive or unpleasant weather (noun)
Ways to say it
| Gaelic | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| stoirm | /ˈs̪t̪ɤɾʲɤm/ | feminine, masculine |
| doineann | /ˈt̪ɤɲan̪ˠ/ | feminine |
| sian | feminine |
The term refers to a disturbed state of the atmosphere that causes destructive or unpleasant weather.
Which one should you use?
While stoirm is the most common word for a storm, doineann is a specific feminine synonym often used in literary or poetic contexts. The word sian can also be used to refer to a storm or a general state of disturbance or trouble.
How does it change in a sentence?
The words doineann, sian and stoirm are all feminine. Note that stoirm is also categorized as masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈs̪t̪ɤɾʲɤm/
Did you know?
- The word stoirm is a rare example of a Gaelic word borrowed directly from English, rather than being an ancient Celtic term.
- The word sian can describe a physical storm or a metaphorical state of emotional or social trouble.
Example sentences for Gaelic are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Eilidh and Finlay are looking out the window at the weather.
- EilidhSeall air a' stoirm a tha a' tighinn!Look at the storm that is coming!
- FinlayTha an t-adhar gutaidh, a Eilidh.The sky is terrible, Eilidh.
- EilidhAn cuir sinn na h-uinnegan dùinte?Shall we close the windows?
- FinlayTha sin na smaoineadh math, a Eilidh.That is a good idea, Eilidh.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “storm” translations and entries stoirm, doineann, sian, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doineann, sian, stoirm, CC BY-SA 4.0.
