HeyRuaHow to say “allowance” in Irish
- Irish:
- lamháltas
- English:
- allowance, tolerance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOW-aal-tus” /ˈl̪ˠəuaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- lamháltais (allowances)
- Genitive singular:
- lamháltais, an lamháltais (e.g. méid an lamháltais, the amount of the allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- lamháltas, na lamháltas (e.g. rialacha na lamháltas, the rules of the allowances)
What does “lamháltas” mean?
“Lamháltas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- allowance
- An amount of money, time or material that is allowed or permitted, for example an amount allowed for tax purposes.Also: tax allowance, permitted amount.
1 other meaning: tolerance
- 2tolerance
- The amount by which something is permitted to vary from a fixed measurement or standard.Also: margin, permissible variation.
Other Irish words for allowance: liúntas (allowance)
“Lamháltas” with the article
The plural of allowance in Irish is lamháltais. Here is lamháltas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lamháltas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lamháltas, 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 lamháltas (pronounced “LOW-aal-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lamháltais. Depending on context it can also mean tolerance.
How do you pronounce lamháltas in Irish?
Lamháltas is said like “LOW-aal-tus” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠəuaːl̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of allowance in Irish?
The plural of lamháltas is lamháltais; with the article, na lamháltais means “the allowances”. The genitive plural is lamháltas, as in rialacha na lamháltas (the rules of the allowances).
Does lamháltas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Lamháltas can mean allowance or tolerance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'lamháltas' and 'liúntas'?
'Liúntas' is the usual word for an allowance paid to someone, such as a social welfare payment, while 'lamháltas' is an amount permitted or allowed, as in 'lamháltas cánach' (tax allowance) or a technical tolerance.
