HeyRuaHow to say “instalment” in Irish
- Irish:
- glasíoc
- English:
- instalment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GLASS-ee-uk” /ˈɡlˠasˌiːkˠ/
- Plural:
- glasíocaí (instalments)
- Genitive singular:
- glasíoca, an ghlasíoca (e.g. méid an ghlasíoca, the amount of the instalment)
- Genitive plural:
- glasíocaí, na nglasíocaí (e.g. sceideal na nglasíocaí, the schedule of instalments)
What does “glasíoc” mean?
- instalment
- One of a series of regular part payments made towards a debt or purchase.Also: installment, part payment, instalment payment.
Other Irish words for instalment: eipeasóid (episode)
“Glasíoc” with the article
The plural of instalment in Irish is glasíocaí. Here is glasíoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Glasíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using glasíoc, the Irish word for instalment.
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Instalment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for instalment?
The Irish for instalment is glasíoc (pronounced “GLASS-ee-uk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is glasíocaí.
How do you pronounce glasíoc in Irish?
Glasíoc is said like “GLASS-ee-uk” (IPA /ˈɡlˠasˌiːkˠ/).
What is the plural of instalment in Irish?
The plural of glasíoc is glasíocaí; with the article, na glasíocaí means “the instalments”. The genitive plural is glasíocaí, as in sceideal na nglasíocaí (the schedule of instalments).
Why does glasíoc change to ghlasíoc or nglasíoc?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glasíoc becomes mo ghlasíoc (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglasíoc (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to pay in instalments'?
Say 'íoc ar ghlasíocaí' or 'íoc i ngálaí'; 'glasíoc' is the standard term, while 'gála' is also used for a periodic payment.
