HeyRuaHow to say “full dependant” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánchleithiúnaí
- English:
- full dependant
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-khlehoo-nee” /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxlʲɛhuːn̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- lánchleithiúnaithe (full dependants)
- Genitive singular:
- lánchleithiúnaí, an lánchleithiúnaí (e.g. liúntas an lánchleithiúnaí, the full dependant's allowance)
- Genitive plural:
- lánchleithiúnaithe, na lánchleithiúnaithe (e.g. líon na lánchleithiúnaithe, the number of full dependants)
What does “lánchleithiúnaí” mean?
- full dependant
- A person who relies completely on another person for financial support, for example a child or adult in the care of a taxpayer.Also: wholly dependent person, dependant, total dependant.
“Lánchleithiúnaí” with the article
The plural of full dependant in Irish is lánchleithiúnaithe. Here is lánchleithiúnaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Lánchleithiúnaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánchleithiúnaí, the Irish word for full dependant.
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Full dependant in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full dependant?
The Irish for full dependant is lánchleithiúnaí (pronounced “LAWN-khlehoo-nee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is lánchleithiúnaithe.
How do you pronounce lánchleithiúnaí in Irish?
Lánchleithiúnaí is said like “LAWN-khlehoo-nee” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌxlʲɛhuːn̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of full dependant in Irish?
The plural of lánchleithiúnaí is lánchleithiúnaithe; with the article, na lánchleithiúnaithe means “the full dependants”. The genitive plural is lánchleithiúnaithe, as in líon na lánchleithiúnaithe (the number of full dependants).
How does 'lánchleithiúnaí' differ from 'cleithiúnaí'?
'Cleithiúnaí' is any dependant, while 'lánchleithiúnaí' (with 'lán', full) is someone wholly dependent; a partial dependant is 'páirtchleithiúnaí'.
