HeyRuaHow to say “full pay” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánphá
- English:
- full pay
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-faw” /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌfˠɑː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánphá, an lánphá (e.g. saoire lánphá, full-pay leave)
What does “lánphá” mean?
- full pay
- Payment of the whole of a person's usual wage or salary, for example while on leave.Also: full salary, full wages.
“Lánphá” with the article
Here is lánphá after the article (an t-alt).
an lánphá
the full pay
No change after an
“Lánphá” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánphá, the Irish word for full pay.
Fuair sí saoire bhreoiteachta ar lánphá.
She got sick leave on full pay.
Tá sé ar lánphá go fóill.
He is still on full pay.
Íocfar an lánphá leat le linn na saoire.
You will be paid full pay during the leave.
Ní bhfuair mé an lánphá an mhí seo.
I didn't get full pay this month.
Cuireadh ar fionraí é ar lánphá.
He was suspended on full pay.
Bhí tréimhse lánphá sa chonradh.
There was a period of full pay in the contract.
Tá ceart aici ar lánphá máithreachais.
She is entitled to full maternity pay.
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Full pay in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full pay?
The Irish for full pay is lánphá (pronounced “LAWN-faw”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lánphá in Irish?
Lánphá is said like “LAWN-faw” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠɑːnˌfˠɑː/).
Does lánphá have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánphá in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How do I say 'half pay' in contrast to 'lánphá'?
Half pay is 'leathphá', so you might be 'ar leathphá' rather than 'ar lánphá'.
