HeyRuaHow to say “bankrupt” in Irish
- Irish:
- clisiúnach
- English:
- bankrupt
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLISH-oo-nukh” /ˈclʲɪʃuːnˠəx/
- Plural:
- clisiúnaigh (bankrupts)
- Genitive singular:
- clisiúnaigh, an chlisiúnaigh (e.g. sócmhainní an chlisiúnaigh, the bankrupt's assets)
- Genitive plural:
- clisiúnach, na gclisiúnach (e.g. creidiúnaithe na gclisiúnach, the bankrupts' creditors)
What does “clisiúnach” mean?
- bankrupt
- A person who has been declared legally unable to pay their debts.Also: insolvent person, bankrupt person.
“Clisiúnach” with the article
The plural of bankrupt in Irish is clisiúnaigh. Here is clisiúnach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Clisiúnach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clisiúnach, the Irish word for bankrupt.
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Bankrupt in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bankrupt?
The Irish for bankrupt is clisiúnach (pronounced “KLISH-oo-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is clisiúnaigh.
How do you pronounce clisiúnach in Irish?
Clisiúnach is said like “KLISH-oo-nukh” (IPA /ˈclʲɪʃuːnˠəx/).
What is the plural of bankrupt in Irish?
The plural of clisiúnach is clisiúnaigh; with the article, na clisiúnaigh means “the bankrupts”. The genitive plural is clisiúnach, as in creidiúnaithe na gclisiúnach (the bankrupts' creditors).
Why does clisiúnach change to chlisiúnach or gclisiúnach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clisiúnach becomes mo chlisiúnach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclisiúnach (eclipsis).
What is the usual word for bankruptcy itself?
Bankruptcy is usually 'féimheacht', and a bankrupt person is also often called 'féimheach'; 'clisiúnach' is linked to 'cliseadh', a crash or failure.
