HeyRuaHow to say “grantee” in Irish
- Irish:
- deontaí
- English:
- grantee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “DYOWN-tee” /ˈdʲoːnˠt̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- deontaithe (grantees)
- Genitive singular:
- deontaí, an deontaí (e.g. ainm an deontaí, the name of the grantee)
- Genitive plural:
- deontaithe, na ndeontaithe (e.g. liosta na ndeontaithe, the list of grantees)
What does “deontaí” mean?
- grantee
- A person or body that receives a grant, especially of money or property.Also: grant recipient, recipient of a grant.
“Deontaí” with the article
The plural of grantee in Irish is deontaithe. Here is deontaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Deontaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using deontaí, the Irish word for grantee.
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Grantee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for grantee?
The Irish for grantee is deontaí (pronounced “DYOWN-tee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is deontaithe.
How do you pronounce deontaí in Irish?
Deontaí is said like “DYOWN-tee” (IPA /ˈdʲoːnˠt̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of grantee in Irish?
The plural of deontaí is deontaithe; with the article, na deontaithe means “the grantees”. The genitive plural is deontaithe, as in liosta na ndeontaithe (the list of grantees).
Why does deontaí change to dheontaí or ndeontaí?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) deontaí becomes mo dheontaí (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndeontaí (eclipsis).
How does 'deontaí' differ from 'deontas' and 'deontóir'?
A 'deontas' is the grant itself, the 'deontóir' is the person who gives it, and the 'deontaí' is the one who receives it.
