HeyRuaHow to say “annuity” in Irish
- Irish:
- blianacht
- English:
- annuity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BLEE-uh-nukht” /ˈbʲlʲiənˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- blianachtaí (annuities)
- Genitive singular:
- blianachta, na blianachta (e.g. luach na blianachta, value of the annuity)
- Genitive plural:
- blianachtaí, na mblianachtaí (e.g. rátaí blianachtaí, annuity rates)
What does “blianacht” mean?
- annuity
- A fixed sum of money paid to someone every year, usually for life, often bought with a lump sum or pension savings.Also: annual payment, yearly allowance, pension annuity.
“Blianacht” with the article
The plural of annuity in Irish is blianachtaí. Here is blianacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Blianacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using blianacht, the Irish word for annuity.
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Annuity in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for annuity?
The Irish for annuity is blianacht (pronounced “BLEE-uh-nukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is blianachtaí.
How do you pronounce blianacht in Irish?
Blianacht is said like “BLEE-uh-nukht” (IPA /ˈbʲlʲiənˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of annuity in Irish?
The plural of blianacht is blianachtaí; with the article, na blianachtaí means “the annuities”. The genitive plural is blianachtaí, as in rátaí blianachtaí (annuity rates).
Why does blianacht change to bhlianacht or mblianacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) blianacht becomes mo bhlianacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mblianacht (eclipsis).
Is 'blianacht' the same as 'pinsean'?
No. 'Pinsean' is a pension in general, while 'blianacht' is a specific product paying a fixed yearly sum, often bought with pension savings.
