HeyRuaHow to say “capitation” in Irish
- Irish:
- caipitíocht
- English:
- capitation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KAP-ih-tee-ukht” /ˈkapʲɪtʲiːəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- caipitíochta, na caipitíochta (e.g. deontas caipitíochta, capitation grant)
What does “caipitíocht” mean?
- capitation
- A system of payment or charging based on a fixed amount per person, such as a grant paid for each pupil or patient.Also: per capita payment, capitation grant, head count payment.
“Caipitíocht” with the article
Here is caipitíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Caipitíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caipitíocht, the Irish word for capitation.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Capitation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for capitation?
The Irish for capitation is caipitíocht (pronounced “KAP-ih-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce caipitíocht in Irish?
Caipitíocht is said like “KAP-ih-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈkapʲɪtʲiːəxt/).
Does caipitíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for caipitíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does caipitíocht change to chaipitíocht or gcaipitíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caipitíocht becomes mo chaipitíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaipitíocht (eclipsis).
Is 'caipitíocht' related to 'caipiteal'?
Both come ultimately from Latin caput, 'head', but 'caipiteal' means capital (money), while 'caipitíocht' means a per-head payment, as in 'deontas caipitíochta'.
