HeyRuaHow to say “leasehold” in Irish
- Irish:
- léasacht
- English:
- leasehold
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAY-suh-khukht” /ˈlʲeːsˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- léasachtaí (leaseholds)
- Genitive singular:
- léasachta, na léasachta (e.g. téarma na léasachta, term of the leasehold)
- Genitive plural:
- léasachtaí, na léasachtaí (e.g. luach na léasachtaí, the value of the leaseholds)
What does “léasacht” mean?
- leasehold
- The holding of land or property under a lease, or a property held in this way.Also: lease, tenancy, leasehold property.
“Léasacht” with the article
The plural of leasehold in Irish is léasachtaí. Here is léasacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Léasacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using léasacht, the Irish word for leasehold.
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Leasehold in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for leasehold?
The Irish for leasehold is léasacht (pronounced “LAY-suh-khukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is léasachtaí.
How do you pronounce léasacht in Irish?
Léasacht is said like “LAY-suh-khukht” (IPA /ˈlʲeːsˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of leasehold in Irish?
The plural of léasacht is léasachtaí; with the article, na léasachtaí means “the leaseholds”. The genitive plural is léasachtaí, as in luach na léasachtaí (the value of the leaseholds).
What is the difference between 'léas' and 'léasacht'?
'Léas' is the lease itself, the agreement, while 'léasacht' is the leasehold, the tenure or property held under it.
What is the opposite of 'léasacht'?
Freehold is 'saorsheilbh', outright ownership rather than holding under a lease.
