HeyRuaHow to say “bankruptcy” in Irish
- Irish:
- clisiúnas
- English:
- bankruptcy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLISH-oo-nuss” /ˈclʲɪʃuːnˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- clisiúnais, an chlisiúnais (e.g. cás clisiúnais, bankruptcy case)
What does “clisiúnas” mean?
- bankruptcy
- The state of being legally unable to pay one's debts.Also: insolvency, going bankrupt, failure.
“Clisiúnas” with the article
Here is clisiúnas after the article (an t-alt).
an clisiúnas
the bankruptcy
No change after an
“Clisiúnas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using clisiúnas, the Irish word for bankruptcy.
Bhí an comhlacht i mbaol clisiúnais.
The company was in danger of bankruptcy.
Chuaigh sé i gclisiúnas anuraidh.
He went bankrupt last year.
Is cúis mhór imní é an clisiúnas.
Bankruptcy is a big cause of worry.
D'fhógair an chuideachta clisiúnas inné.
The firm declared bankruptcy yesterday.
Tharla clisiúnas don ghnó tar éis na titime.
The business went bankrupt after the downturn.
Tá dlí an chlisiúnais an-chasta.
Bankruptcy law is very complicated.
Sheachain siad clisiúnas ar éigean.
They barely avoided bankruptcy.
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Bankruptcy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for bankruptcy?
The Irish for bankruptcy is clisiúnas (pronounced “KLISH-oo-nuss”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce clisiúnas in Irish?
Clisiúnas is said like “KLISH-oo-nuss” (IPA /ˈclʲɪʃuːnˠəsˠ/).
Does clisiúnas have a plural?
No plural form is given for clisiúnas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does clisiúnas change to chlisiúnas or gclisiúnas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) clisiúnas becomes mo chlisiúnas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gclisiúnas (eclipsis).
How do I say someone went bankrupt?
Say 'chuaigh sé i gclisiúnas', or use the adjective: 'tá sé clisiúnach'. A bankrupt person is 'féichiúnaí clisiúnach'.
