HeyRuaHow to say “allowance” in Irish
- Irish:
- liúntas
- English:
- allowance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOON-tus” /ˈl̠ʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- liúntais (allowances)
- Genitive singular:
- liúntais, an liúntais (e.g. ráta an liúntais, the rate of the allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- liúntas, na liúntas (e.g. íocaíocht na liúntas, the payment of the allowances)
What does “liúntas” mean?
- allowance
- A regular sum of money paid to someone for a particular purpose or need, such as a state benefit or an extra payment with a job.Also: benefit, grant, stipend.
“Liúntas” with the article
The plural of allowance in Irish is liúntais. Here is liúntas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an liúntas
the allowance
No change after an
na liúntais
the allowances
Plural: no change after na
“Liúntas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using liúntas, the Irish word for allowance.
Faigheann sí liúntas gach seachtain ón Stát.
She gets an allowance every week from the State.
Is féidir leat an liúntas a choimeád fós.
You can still keep the allowance.
Cuireadh méadú ar an liúntas leasa shóisialaigh.
The social welfare allowance was increased.
Cé mhéad is fiú an liúntas sin?
How much is that allowance worth?
Tá na liúntais seo ag dul i laghad.
These allowances are getting smaller.
Chuir mé isteach ar liúntas cúramóra inné.
I applied for a carer's allowance yesterday.
Níor íocadh mo liúntas fós an mhí seo.
My allowance hasn't been paid yet this month.
Other nouns in Irish
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Allowance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for allowance?
The Irish for allowance is liúntas (pronounced “LOON-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is liúntais.
How do you pronounce liúntas in Irish?
Liúntas is said like “LOON-tus” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of allowance in Irish?
The plural of liúntas is liúntais; with the article, na liúntais means “the allowances”. The genitive plural is liúntas, as in íocaíocht na liúntas (the payment of the allowances).
What is the difference between liúntas and deontas?
A liúntas is usually a regular allowance or benefit, while a deontas is a grant, often a once-off sum given for a purpose.
