HeyRuaHow to say “cost” in Irish
- Irish:
- costas
- English:
- cost, costs
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KOS-tus” /ˈkɔst̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- costais (costs)
- Genitive singular:
- costais, an chostais (e.g. méid an chostais, the amount of the cost)
- Genitive plural:
- costas, na gcostas (e.g. laghdú na gcostas, the reduction of costs)
What does “costas” mean?
“Costas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- cost
- The amount of money needed to buy, do or make something.Also: expense, price, outlay.
1 other meaning: costs
- 2costs
- In the plural, expenses incurred, especially legal costs awarded in a court case.Also: legal costs, expenses.
Other Irish words for cost: praghas (price)
“Costas” with the article
The plural of cost in Irish is costais. Here is costas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Costas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using costas, the Irish word for cost.
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Cost in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for cost?
The Irish for cost is costas (pronounced “KOS-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is costais. Depending on context it can also mean costs.
How do you pronounce costas in Irish?
Costas is said like “KOS-tus” (IPA /ˈkɔst̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of cost in Irish?
The plural of costas is costais; with the article, na costais means “the costs”. The genitive plural is costas, as in laghdú na gcostas (the reduction of costs).
Does costas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Costas can mean cost or costs, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does costas change to chostas or gcostas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) costas becomes mo chostas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcostas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'costas' and 'praghas'?
'Praghas' is the price asked for something, while 'costas' is the cost or expense involved, e.g. 'costas maireachtála', cost of living.
