Fund in Irish (Ciste): Meaning, Pronunciation & Examples

Q: What is the Irish for fund?

The Irish for fund is ciste (pronounced “KISH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cistí. Depending on context it can also mean treasure or chest.

Q: What is the plural of fund in Irish?

The plural of ciste is cistí; with the article, na cistí means “the funds”. The genitive plural is cistí, as in bainistíocht na gcistí (management of the funds).

Q: Does ciste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ciste can mean fund, treasure or chest, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “fund” in Irish

Irish:: ciste
English:: fund, treasure, chest
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:: “KISH-tyuh” /ˈcɪʃtʲə/

Various forms

Plural:: cistí (funds)
Genitive singular:: ciste, an chiste (e.g. rúnaí an chiste, secretary of the fund)
Genitive plural:: cistí, na gcistí (e.g. bainistíocht na gcistí, management of the funds)

What does “ciste” mean?

“Ciste” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

fund: A sum of money collected or set aside for a particular purpose.Also: funds, kitty, pool of money.

2 other meanings: treasure or chest

2treasure: A store of wealth or valuables kept together.Also: hoard, store, treasury.
3chest: A strong box or coffer for keeping money or valuables.Also: coffer, strongbox, cist.

Other Irish words for fund: maoinigh (fund)

“Ciste” with the article

The plural of fund in Irish is cistí. Here is ciste after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an ciste

the fund

No change after an

na cistí

the funds

Plural: no change after na

“Ciste” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using ciste, the Irish word for fund.

Bhailíomar airgead don chiste áitiúil.

We collected money for the local fund.

Tá an ciste beagnach folamh anois.

The fund is almost empty now.

Bunaíodh ciste nua do na daltaí.

A new fund was set up for the pupils.

Is é Seán cisteoir an chiste sin.

Seán is the treasurer of that fund.

Tá roinnt cistí ar fáil do ghrúpaí pobail.

Several funds are available for community groups.

Chuir mé deich euro isteach sa chiste.

I put ten euro into the fund.

Fuair siad ciste óir faoin talamh.

They found a treasure of gold underground.

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Fund in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for fund?

The Irish for fund is ciste (pronounced “KISH-tyuh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cistí. Depending on context it can also mean treasure or chest.

How do you pronounce ciste in Irish?

Ciste is said like “KISH-tyuh” (IPA /ˈcɪʃtʲə/).

What is the plural of fund in Irish?

The plural of ciste is cistí; with the article, na cistí means “the funds”. The genitive plural is cistí, as in bainistíocht na gcistí (management of the funds).

Does ciste have more than one meaning?

Yes. Ciste can mean fund, treasure or chest, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does ciste change to chiste or gciste?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) ciste becomes mo chiste (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gciste (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'ciste' and 'taisce'?

'Ciste' is usually a fund for a purpose, such as 'ciste pinsin'. 'Taisce' means a store or savings, as in 'airgead a chur i dtaisce' (to save money).

What does 'an Státchiste' mean?

'An Státchiste' is the Exchequer, the State's central fund.

Fund in Irish (Ciste): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage