HeyRuaHow to say “estimate” in Irish
- Irish:
- meastachán
- English:
- estimate, estimation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAS-tuh-khawn” /mʲasˠt̪ˠəxaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- meastacháin (estimates)
- Genitive singular:
- meastacháin, an mheastacháin (e.g. bunús an mheastacháin, the basis of the estimate)
- Genitive plural:
- meastachán, na meastachán (e.g. suim na meastachán, the total of the estimates)
What does “meastachán” mean?
“Meastachán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- estimate
- A rough calculation or judgement of the size, cost or amount of something.Also: estimation, approximation, rough calculation.
1 other meaning: estimation
- 2estimation
- An opinion or assessment of the worth or quality of someone or something.Also: assessment, appraisal.
“Meastachán” with the article
The plural of estimate in Irish is meastacháin. Here is meastachán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Meastachán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using meastachán, the Irish word for estimate.
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Estimate in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for estimate?
The Irish for estimate is meastachán (pronounced “MAS-tuh-khawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is meastacháin. Depending on context it can also mean estimation.
How do you pronounce meastachán in Irish?
Meastachán is said like “MAS-tuh-khawn” (IPA /mʲasˠt̪ˠəxaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of estimate in Irish?
The plural of meastachán is meastacháin; with the article, na meastacháin means “the estimates”. The genitive plural is meastachán, as in suim na meastachán (the total of the estimates).
Does meastachán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Meastachán can mean estimate or estimation, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does meastachán change to mheastachán?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mheastachán. After ár (our) it stays ár meastachán, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'meastachán' different from 'meas'?
'Meas' means respect or esteem, while 'meastachán' is an estimate or calculation, e.g. 'meastachán ar an gcostas'.
What preposition follows 'meastachán'?
Use 'ar': 'meastachán ar chostas an tí', an estimate of the cost of the house.
