Deep discount in Irish (Domhainlascaine): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for deep discount?

The Irish for deep discount is domhainlascaine (pronounced “DOWN-las-kin-eh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is domhainlascainí.

Q: What is the plural of deep discount in Irish?

The plural of domhainlascaine is domhainlascainí; with the article, na domhainlascainí means “the deep discounts”. The genitive plural is domhainlascainí, as in tairiscintí na ndomhainlascainí (the deep discount offers).

How to say “deep discount” in Irish

Irish:: domhainlascaine
English:: deep discount
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “DOWN-las-kin-eh” /ˈd̪ˠəunʲˌl̪ˠasˠkənʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: domhainlascainí (deep discounts)
Genitive singular:: domhainlascaine, na domhainlascaine (e.g. banna domhainlascaine, deep discount bond)
Genitive plural:: domhainlascainí, na ndomhainlascainí (e.g. tairiscintí na ndomhainlascainí, the deep discount offers)

What does “domhainlascaine” mean?

deep discount: A very large reduction in price, especially on a bond or security sold well below its face value.Also: deep-discount, large discount, steep discount.

“Domhainlascaine” with the article

The plural of deep discount in Irish is domhainlascainí. Here is domhainlascaine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an domhainlascaine

the deep discount

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na domhainlascainí

the deep discounts

Plural: no change after na

“Domhainlascaine” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using domhainlascaine, the Irish word for deep discount.

Díoladh na bannaí ar dhomhainlascaine.

The bonds were sold at a deep discount.

Is domhainlascaine í seo, dar liom.

This is a deep discount, in my opinion.

Thairg an siopa domhainlascaine ar na seanearraí.

The shop offered a deep discount on the old stock.

Cheannaigh sé bannaí domhainlascaine anuraidh.

He bought deep discount bonds last year.

Ní bhíonn domhainlascainí ar fáil go minic.

Deep discounts are not often available.

Mhínigh an t-eacnamaí an domhainlascaine dúinn.

The economist explained the deep discount to us.

Tá an domhainlascaine sin rómhaith le bheith fíor.

That deep discount is too good to be true.

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Deep discount in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for deep discount?

The Irish for deep discount is domhainlascaine (pronounced “DOWN-las-kin-eh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is domhainlascainí.

How do you pronounce domhainlascaine in Irish?

Domhainlascaine is said like “DOWN-las-kin-eh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠəunʲˌl̪ˠasˠkənʲə/).

What is the plural of deep discount in Irish?

The plural of domhainlascaine is domhainlascainí; with the article, na domhainlascainí means “the deep discounts”. The genitive plural is domhainlascainí, as in tairiscintí na ndomhainlascainí (the deep discount offers).

Why does domhainlascaine change to dhomhainlascaine or ndomhainlascaine?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) domhainlascaine becomes mo dhomhainlascaine (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndomhainlascaine (eclipsis).

How is 'domhainlascaine' formed?

It is a compound of 'domhain' (deep) and 'lascaine' (discount), so it means 'deep discount', as in 'banna domhainlascaine'.

Deep discount in Irish (Domhainlascaine): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage