Depositor in Irish (Taisceoir): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for depositor?

The Irish for depositor is taisceoir (pronounced “TASH-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taisceoirí. Depending on context it can also mean hoarder.

Q: What is the plural of depositor in Irish?

The plural of taisceoir is taisceoirí; with the article, na taisceoirí means “the depositors”. The genitive plural is taisceoirí, as in cosaint na dtaisceoirí (the protection of the depositors).

Q: Does taisceoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taisceoir can mean depositor or hoarder, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “depositor” in Irish

Irish:: taisceoir
English:: depositor, hoarder
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “TASH-kyohr” /ˈt̪ˠaʃcoːɾʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: taisceoirí (depositors)
Genitive singular:: taisceora, an taisceora (e.g. cuntas an taisceora, the depositor's account)
Genitive plural:: taisceoirí, na dtaisceoirí (e.g. cosaint na dtaisceoirí, the protection of the depositors)

What does “taisceoir” mean?

“Taisceoir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

depositor: A person who puts money into a bank or other financial institution.Also: saver, bank depositor.

1 other meaning: hoarder

2hoarder: A person who stores up or hoards things, a storer.Also: storer, treasurer, keeper.

“Taisceoir” with the article

The plural of depositor in Irish is taisceoirí. Here is taisceoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an taisceoir

the depositor

No change after an

na taisceoirí

the depositors

Plural: no change after na

“Taisceoir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using taisceoir, the Irish word for depositor.

Is taisceoir sa bhanc áitiúil é m'athair.

My father is a depositor in the local bank.

Fuair an taisceoir ús ar a chuid airgid.

The depositor got interest on his money.

Cailleadh airgead na dtaisceoirí nuair a theip ar an mbanc.

The depositors' money was lost when the bank failed.

Tá na taisceoirí buartha faoin ngéarchéim.

The depositors are worried about the crisis.

Seoladh litir chuig gach taisceoir inné.

A letter was sent to every depositor yesterday.

Tá cearta an taisceora cosanta faoin dlí.

The depositor's rights are protected by law.

Ba thaisceoir mór í ar feadh a saoil.

She was a great saver all her life.

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Depositor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for depositor?

The Irish for depositor is taisceoir (pronounced “TASH-kyohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is taisceoirí. Depending on context it can also mean hoarder.

How do you pronounce taisceoir in Irish?

Taisceoir is said like “TASH-kyohr” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaʃcoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of depositor in Irish?

The plural of taisceoir is taisceoirí; with the article, na taisceoirí means “the depositors”. The genitive plural is taisceoirí, as in cosaint na dtaisceoirí (the protection of the depositors).

Does taisceoir have more than one meaning?

Yes. Taisceoir can mean depositor or hoarder, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does taisceoir change to thaisceoir or dtaisceoir?

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

What word is 'taisceoir' based on?

It comes from 'taisce', a store or deposit, and the verb 'taisc', to deposit or store; 'cuir airgead i dtaisce' means to save money.

Depositor in Irish (Taisceoir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage