HeyRuaHow to say “allowance” in Irish
- Irish:
- lamháil
- English:
- allowance, margin, allowing
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LOW-awl” /ˈl̪ˠəuːaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- lamhálacha (allowances)
- Genitive singular:
- lamhála, na lamhála (e.g. méid na lamhála, the amount of the allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- lamhálacha, na lamhálacha (e.g. éileamh na lamhálacha, the claiming of the allowances)
What does “lamháil” mean?
“Lamháil” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- allowance
- An amount allowed or permitted, such as money paid regularly or an amount set aside for something.Also: grant, permitted amount.
2 other meanings: margin or allowing
- 2margin
- Extra room or leeway allowed for error or variation.Also: leeway, tolerance.
- 3allowing
- The verbal noun of the verb lamháil, the act of allowing or permitting something.Also: permitting, allowance.
Other Irish words for allowance: liúntas (allowance)
“Lamháil” with the article
The plural of allowance in Irish is lamhálacha. Here is lamháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lamháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lamháil, the Irish word for allowance.
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Allowance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allowance?
The Irish for allowance is lamháil (pronounced “LOW-awl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lamhálacha. Depending on context it can also mean margin or allowing.
How do you pronounce lamháil in Irish?
Lamháil is said like “LOW-awl” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəuːaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of allowance in Irish?
The plural of lamháil is lamhálacha; with the article, na lamhálacha means “the allowances”. The genitive plural is lamhálacha, as in éileamh na lamhálacha (the claiming of the allowances).
Does lamháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lamháil can mean allowance, margin or allowing, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between lamháil and liúntas?
Both can mean allowance; liúntas is the usual word for a payment such as pocket money or a social welfare allowance, while lamháil is often used for a permitted amount or margin, as in lamháil cánach.
