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stake in Irish

stake in Irish is cuaille, stáca — stake means a pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.

stake in Irish

cuaille

noun

A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.

stáca

noun

A piece of wood or other material, usually long and slender, pointed at one end so as to be easily driven into the ground as a marker or a support or stay.

What does "stake" mean?

noun A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.
"He hammered a stake into the soft ground to hold up the young tree."
noun A share or personal interest in a business, outcome, or situation.
"Staff own a stake in the bakery, so they all want it to do well."
noun Money or something else risked in a bet or contest.
"At the card table, she pushed her whole stake into the middle."
verb To risk something on the outcome of an event, or to mark an area with stakes.
"She staked her savings on the new cafe and hoped it would thrive."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

stake in a sentence

He hammered a stake into the soft ground to hold up the young tree.
The tent blew over because one stake had pulled out of the earth.
Staff own a stake in the bakery, so they all want it to do well.
Investors hold a stake in the company's future.

Similar words in Irish

back interest investment pole post punt share venture

Common Irish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stake" in Irish?

"stake" in Irish is cuaille, stáca. stake means: A pointed piece of wood or metal driven into the ground as a marker or support.

How do you use "stake" in a sentence?

Example: "He hammered a stake into the soft ground to hold up the young tree." In Irish, "stake" is cuaille, stáca.

Are there other ways to say "stake" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "stake": cuaille, stáca.

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