HeyRuaHow to say “funding” in Irish
- Irish:
- cistiú
- English:
- funding
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- cistigh, to fund (ag cistiú, funding)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KISH-tyoo” /ˈcɪʃtʲuː/
- Genitive singular:
- cistithe, an chistithe (e.g. easpa cistithe, lack of funding)
What does “cistiú” mean?
- funding
- Cistiú is the providing of money for a purpose; it is the verbal noun of cistigh, to fund.Also: financing, fund provision.
Other Irish words for funding: maoiniú (funding)
“Cistiú” as a verbal noun
After ag, cistiú means funding: it is the verbal noun of the verb cistigh (to fund). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Cistiú” with the article
Here is cistiú after the article (an t-alt).
“Cistiú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cistiú, the Irish word for funding.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Funding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for funding?
The Irish for funding is cistiú (pronounced “KISH-tyoo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cistiú in Irish?
Cistiú is said like “KISH-tyoo” (IPA /ˈcɪʃtʲuː/).
Does cistiú have a plural?
No plural form is given for cistiú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cistiú change to chistiú or gcistiú?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cistiú becomes mo chistiú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcistiú (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cistiú and maoiniú?
Both mean funding; maoiniú is the more common everyday term, while cistiú is used especially in official and administrative Irish, from ciste (fund).
