HeyRuaHow to say “expenditure” in Irish
- Irish:
- caiteachas
- English:
- expenditure, consumption
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAT-yuh-khus” /ˈkatʲəxəs/
- Genitive singular:
- caiteachais, an chaiteachais (e.g. leibhéal an chaiteachais, the level of expenditure)
What does “caiteachas” mean?
“Caiteachas” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- expenditure
- The amount of money that is spent, especially by a government, organisation or household.Also: spending, outlay, expense.
1 other meaning: consumption
- 2consumption
- The using up or wearing away of something, such as goods or materials.Also: use, wear.
“Caiteachas” with the article
Here is caiteachas after the article (an t-alt).
“Caiteachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caiteachas, the Irish word for expenditure.
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Expenditure in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for expenditure?
The Irish for expenditure is caiteachas (pronounced “KAT-yuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean consumption.
How do you pronounce caiteachas in Irish?
Caiteachas is said like “KAT-yuh-khus” (IPA /ˈkatʲəxəs/).
Does caiteachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for caiteachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does caiteachas have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caiteachas can mean expenditure or consumption, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caiteachas change to chaiteachas or gcaiteachas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caiteachas becomes mo chaiteachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaiteachas (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'caiteachas' and 'costas'?
'Caiteachas' is the overall spending or expenditure, as in caiteachas poiblí, while 'costas' is the cost or price of a particular thing.
