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Discount in Irish (Lacáiste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘lacáiste’ also means: rebate

The Irish for discount is lacáiste, a masculine noun (plural lacáistí).
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How to say “discount” in Irish

Irish:
lacáiste
English:
discount, rebate
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LAK-awsh-tyuh”  /ˈl̪ˠakaːʃtʲə/
Various forms
Plural:
lacáistí (discounts)
Genitive singular:
lacáiste, an lacáiste (e.g. ráta an lacáiste, the discount rate)
Genitive plural:
lacáistí, na lacáistí (e.g. téarmaí na lacáistí, the terms of the discounts)

What does “lacáiste” mean?

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

discount
A reduction in the price of something.Also: reduction, rebate, price reduction.
1 other meaning: rebate
2rebate
An amount of money given back or allowed off a sum owed, such as a tax rebate.Also: refund, allowance.

Other Irish words for discount: lascaine (discount)

“Lacáiste” with the article

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

an lacáiste
the discount
No change after an
na lacáistí
the discounts
Plural: no change after na

“Lacáiste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using lacáiste, the Irish word for discount.

An bhfaighidh mé lacáiste má cheannaím dhá cheann?
Will I get a discount if I buy two?
Tá lacáiste fiche faoin gcéad ar na bróga.
There's twenty percent off the shoes.
Thug an siopadóir an lacáiste dom gan cheist.
The shopkeeper gave me the discount without question.
Tá lacáistí móra sna siopaí tar éis na Nollag.
There are big discounts in the shops after Christmas.
Fuair mé lacáiste do mhic léinn sa phictiúrlann.
I got a student discount at the cinema.
Taispeáin do chárta chun leas a bhaint as an lacáiste.
Show your card to avail of the discount.
Cuireadh mo lacáiste cánach isteach sa bhanc inné.
My tax rebate was put into the bank yesterday.

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Discount in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for discount?

The Irish for discount is lacáiste (pronounced “LAK-awsh-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lacáistí. Depending on context it can also mean rebate.

How do you pronounce lacáiste in Irish?

Lacáiste is said like “LAK-awsh-tyuh” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠakaːʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of discount in Irish?

The plural of lacáiste is lacáistí; with the article, na lacáistí means “the discounts”. The genitive plural is lacáistí, as in téarmaí na lacáistí (the terms of the discounts).

Does lacáiste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Lacáiste can mean discount or rebate, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How do I say something is on sale at a discount?

You can say 'tá lacáiste air' (there is a discount on it), or for a big bargain use 'sladmhargadh'.

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