HeyRuaHow to say “discount” in Irish
- Irish:
- lascaine
- English:
- discount
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LASK-in-yuh” /ˈl̪ˠasˠkənʲə/
- Plural:
- lascainí (discounts)
- Genitive singular:
- lascaine, na lascaine (e.g. ráta lascaine, discount rate)
- Genitive plural:
- lascainí, na lascainí (e.g. liosta na lascainí, the list of discounts)
What does “lascaine” mean?
- discount
- A reduction in the usual price of something.Also: reduction, price reduction, rebate.
Other Irish words for discount: lacáiste (discount)
“Lascaine” with the article
The plural of discount in Irish is lascainí. Here is lascaine after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lascaine” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lascaine, the Irish word for discount.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Discount in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discount?
The Irish for discount is lascaine (pronounced “LASK-in-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is lascainí.
How do you pronounce lascaine in Irish?
Lascaine is said like “LASK-in-yuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠkənʲə/).
What is the plural of discount in Irish?
The plural of lascaine is lascainí; with the article, na lascainí means “the discounts”. The genitive plural is lascainí, as in liosta na lascainí (the list of discounts).
What is the difference between 'lascaine' and 'lacáiste'?
Both can mean a reduction: 'lascaine' is the usual word for a discount on a price, while 'lacáiste' is often used for a rebate or allowance.
