HeyRuaHow to say “borrower” in Irish
- Irish:
- iasachtaí
- English:
- borrower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-suhkh-tee” /ˈiəsˠəxt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- iasachtaithe (borrowers)
- Genitive singular:
- iasachtaí, an iasachtaí (e.g. cearta an iasachtaí, the rights of the borrower)
- Genitive plural:
- iasachtaithe, na n-iasachtaithe (e.g. cearta na n-iasachtaithe, the rights of borrowers)
What does “iasachtaí” mean?
- borrower
- A person who borrows something, especially money, from someone else.Also: debtor, person who borrows.
“Iasachtaí” with the article
The plural of borrower in Irish is iasachtaithe. Here is iasachtaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iasachtaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iasachtaí, the Irish word for borrower.
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Borrower in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for borrower?
The Irish for borrower is iasachtaí (pronounced “EE-uh-suhkh-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iasachtaithe.
How do you pronounce iasachtaí in Irish?
Iasachtaí is said like “EE-uh-suhkh-tee” (IPA /ˈiəsˠəxt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of borrower in Irish?
The plural of iasachtaí is iasachtaithe; with the article, na hiasachtaithe means “the borrowers”. The genitive plural is iasachtaithe, as in cearta na n-iasachtaithe (the rights of borrowers).
Why does iasachtaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iasachtaí (the borrower), a hiasachtaí (her borrower), a n-iasachtaí (their borrower), na hiasachtaithe (the borrowers).
What is the difference between 'iasachtaí' and 'iasachtóir'?
'Iasachtaí' is the borrower, while 'iasachtóir' is the lender who gives the 'iasacht' (loan).
