HeyRuaHow to say “leasehold” in Irish
- Irish:
- léas-seilbh
- English:
- leasehold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAYS-shel-iv” /ˈlʲeːsˌʃɛlʲəvʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- léas-seilbhe, na léas-seilbhe (e.g. téarma na léas-seilbhe, the term of the leasehold)
What does “léas-seilbh” mean?
- leasehold
- The holding of land or property under a lease, rather than owning it outright.Also: leasehold tenure, lease tenure, leasehold property.
“Léas-seilbh” with the article
Here is léas-seilbh after the article (an t-alt).
an léas-seilbh
the leasehold
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“Léas-seilbh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léas-seilbh, the Irish word for leasehold.
Tá an teach seo ar léas-seilbh.
This house is held on leasehold.
Mhínigh an dlíodóir an léas-seilbh dúinn.
The solicitor explained the leasehold to us.
Rachaidh an léas-seilbh in éag i gceann fiche bliain.
The leasehold will expire in twenty years.
Cheannaigh siad an t-árasán faoi léas-seilbh.
They bought the apartment under leasehold.
Cad iad coinníollacha na léas-seilbhe?
What are the conditions of the leasehold?
Is fearr liom ruílse ná léas-seilbh.
I prefer freehold to leasehold.
Tá cíos talún le híoc i léas-seilbh.
Ground rent must be paid under a leasehold.
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Leasehold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leasehold?
The Irish for leasehold is léas-seilbh (pronounced “LAYS-shel-iv”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce léas-seilbh in Irish?
Léas-seilbh is said like “LAYS-shel-iv” (IPA /ˈlʲeːsˌʃɛlʲəvʲ/).
Does léas-seilbh have a plural?
No plural form is given for léas-seilbh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the difference between 'léas-seilbh' and 'ruílse'?
'Léas-seilbh' is leasehold, holding property for a fixed term under a lease, while 'ruílse' is freehold, outright ownership.
