HeyRuaHow to say “discounter” in Irish
- Irish:
- lascaineoir
- English:
- discounter
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAS-kin-yohr” /ˈl̪ˠasˠkənʲoːɾʲ/
Various forms
- Plural:
- lascaineoirí (discounters)
- Genitive singular:
- lascaineora, an lascaineora (e.g. oifig an lascaineora, the discounter's office)
- Genitive plural:
- lascaineoirí, na lascaineoirí (e.g. líon na lascaineoirí, the number of discounters)
What does “lascaineoir” mean?
- discounter
- A person or business that discounts, especially one that discounts bills of exchange or sells goods at reduced prices.Also: discount broker, bill discounter, discount retailer.
“Lascaineoir” with the article
The plural of discounter in Irish is lascaineoirí. Here is lascaineoir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an lascaineoir
the discounter
No change after an
na lascaineoirí
the discounters
Plural: no change after na
“Lascaineoir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lascaineoir, the Irish word for discounter.
Is lascaineoir é a cheannaíonn billí malairte.
He is a discounter who buys bills of exchange.
Thug an lascaineoir praghas íseal dúinn.
The discounter gave us a low price.
Bhí lascaineoirí ag iomaíocht leis na siopaí móra.
Discounters were competing with the big shops.
Chuaigh mé chuig oifig an lascaineora inné.
I went to the discounter's office yesterday.
Tá mo dheartháir ag obair mar lascaineoir.
My brother is working as a discounter.
D'oscail lascaineoir nua sa bhaile mór.
A new discounter opened in the town.
Bíonn earraí saor ag na lascaineoirí i gcónaí.
The discounters always have cheap goods.
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Discounter in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for discounter?
The Irish for discounter is lascaineoir (pronounced “LAS-kin-yohr”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lascaineoirí.
How do you pronounce lascaineoir in Irish?
Lascaineoir is said like “LAS-kin-yohr” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠasˠkənʲoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of discounter in Irish?
The plural of lascaineoir is lascaineoirí; with the article, na lascaineoirí means “the discounters”. The genitive plural is lascaineoirí, as in líon na lascaineoirí (the number of discounters).
What is the word for the discount itself?
The discount is 'lascaine'; 'lascaineoir' is the person or business that gives or deals in discounts.
