HeyRuaHow to say “dependant” in Irish
- Irish:
- cleithiúnaí
- English:
- dependant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KLEH-hoo-nee” /ˈclʲɛhuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- cleithiúnaithe (dependants)
- Genitive singular:
- cleithiúnaí, an chleithiúnaí (e.g. liúntas an chleithiúnaí, the dependant's allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- cleithiúnaithe, na gcleithiúnaithe (e.g. líon na gcleithiúnaithe, the number of dependants)
What does “cleithiúnaí” mean?
- dependant
- A person who depends on someone else for financial support, such as a child or relative.Also: dependent, dependent person, dependent relative.
“Cleithiúnaí” with the article
The plural of dependant in Irish is cleithiúnaithe. Here is cleithiúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cleithiúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cleithiúnaí, the Irish word for dependant.
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Dependant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for dependant?
The Irish for dependant is cleithiúnaí (pronounced “KLEH-hoo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cleithiúnaithe.
How do you pronounce cleithiúnaí in Irish?
Cleithiúnaí is said like “KLEH-hoo-nee” (IPA /ˈclʲɛhuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of dependant in Irish?
The plural of cleithiúnaí is cleithiúnaithe; with the article, na cleithiúnaithe means “the dependants”. The genitive plural is cleithiúnaithe, as in líon na gcleithiúnaithe (the number of dependants).
Why does cleithiúnaí change to chleithiúnaí or gcleithiúnaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cleithiúnaí becomes mo chleithiúnaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcleithiúnaí (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'cleithiúnaí' and 'cleithiúnas'?
'Cleithiúnaí' is the dependent person, while 'cleithiúnas' is the state of dependence itself, as in 'i gcleithiúnas ar dhuine', dependent on someone.
