HeyRuaHow to say “deposit” in Irish
- Irish:
- éarlais
- English:
- deposit, earnest
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AYR-lish” /eːɾˠlˠəʃ/
- Plural:
- éarlaisí (deposits)
- Genitive singular:
- éarlaise, na héarlaise (e.g. méid na héarlaise, the amount of the deposit)
- Genitive plural:
- éarlaisí, na n-éarlaisí (e.g. aisíoc na n-éarlaisí, the refund of the deposits)
What does “éarlais” mean?
“Éarlais” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- deposit
- A sum of money paid in advance as a first part of the price or as security.Also: down payment, earnest money, advance payment.
1 other meaning: earnest
- 2earnest
- A pledge or token given as a sign of something to come.Also: pledge, token, foretaste.
Other Irish words for deposit: bancáil (bank)
“Éarlais” with the article
The plural of deposit in Irish is éarlaisí. Here is éarlais after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Éarlais” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using éarlais, the Irish word for deposit.
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Deposit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for deposit?
The Irish for deposit is éarlais (pronounced “AYR-lish”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is éarlaisí. Depending on context it can also mean earnest.
How do you pronounce éarlais in Irish?
Éarlais is said like “AYR-lish” (IPA /eːɾˠlˠəʃ/).
What is the plural of deposit in Irish?
The plural of éarlais is éarlaisí; with the article, na héarlaisí means “the deposits”. The genitive plural is éarlaisí, as in aisíoc na n-éarlaisí (the refund of the deposits).
Does éarlais have more than one meaning?
Yes. Éarlais can mean deposit or earnest, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does éarlais sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an éarlais (the deposit), a héarlais (her deposit), a n-éarlais (their deposit), na héarlaisí (the deposits).
What is the difference between 'éarlais' and 'taisce'?
'Éarlais' is a deposit paid as part of a price or as security, e.g. on a flat; 'taisce' is money stored or saved, e.g. in a bank.
