HeyRuaHow to say “fee” in Irish
- Irish:
- táille
- English:
- fee, charge
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAWL-yuh” /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲə/
- Plural:
- táillí (fees)
- Genitive singular:
- táille, na táille (e.g. méid na táille, the amount of the fee)
- Genitive plural:
- táillí, na dtáillí (e.g. íoc na dtáillí, payment of the fees)
What does “táille” mean?
“Táille” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- fee
- A sum of money paid for a service, membership, entry or professional work.Also: charge, tuition fee, entrance fee.
1 other meaning: charge
- 2charge
- An amount of money charged for something, such as a toll or a fare.Also: toll, fare, due.
“Táille” with the article
The plural of fee in Irish is táillí. Here is táille after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Táille” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using táille, the Irish word for fee.
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Fee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for fee?
The Irish for fee is táille (pronounced “TAWL-yuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is táillí. Depending on context it can also mean charge.
How do you pronounce táille in Irish?
Táille is said like “TAWL-yuh” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠaːlʲə/).
What is the plural of fee in Irish?
The plural of táille is táillí; with the article, na táillí means “the fees”. The genitive plural is táillí, as in íoc na dtáillí (payment of the fees).
Does táille have more than one meaning?
Yes. Táille can mean fee or charge, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does táille change to tháille or dtáille?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) táille becomes mo tháille (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtáille (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'táille' and 'praghas'?
'Táille' is a fee paid for a service, membership or entry, while 'praghas' is the price of goods you buy.
How do you say 'free of charge' in Irish?
You can say 'saor in aisce' or 'gan táille', for example 'Tá an cead isteach gan táille'.
