HeyRuaHow to say “legal tender” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlíthairiscint
- English:
- legal tender
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “DLEE-har-ish-kint” /ˈdʲlʲiːˌhaɾʲəʃcənʲtʲ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- dlíthairisceana, na dlíthairisceana (e.g. stádas dlíthairisceana, status of legal tender)
What does “dlíthairiscint” mean?
- legal tender
- Money that must by law be accepted in payment of a debt.Also: lawful currency, legal money.
“Dlíthairiscint” with the article
Here is dlíthairiscint after the article (an t-alt).
an dlíthairiscint
the legal tender
No change: d and t are not lenited after an
“Dlíthairiscint” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlíthairiscint, the Irish word for legal tender.
Is dlíthairiscint é an euro in Éirinn.
The euro is legal tender in Ireland.
Ní dlíthairiscint iad na seanphuint a thuilleadh.
The old pounds are no longer legal tender.
Tá stádas dlíthairisceana ag na boinn seo.
These coins have the status of legal tender.
Cad is brí le dlíthairiscint?
What does legal tender mean?
Cailleann nótaí áirithe an dlíthairiscint tar éis tamaill.
Certain notes lose legal tender status after a while.
Glacann an siopa le gach dlíthairiscint.
The shop accepts all legal tender.
Míníodh an dlíthairiscint dúinn sa rang eacnamaíochta.
Legal tender was explained to us in the economics class.
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Legal tender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for legal tender?
The Irish for legal tender is dlíthairiscint (pronounced “DLEE-har-ish-kint”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce dlíthairiscint in Irish?
Dlíthairiscint is said like “DLEE-har-ish-kint” (IPA /ˈdʲlʲiːˌhaɾʲəʃcənʲtʲ/).
Does dlíthairiscint have a plural?
No plural form is given for dlíthairiscint in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does dlíthairiscint change to dhlíthairiscint or ndlíthairiscint?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlíthairiscint becomes mo dhlíthairiscint (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlíthairiscint (eclipsis).
How is dlíthairiscint formed?
It combines dlí 'law' and tairiscint 'offer, tender', so it literally means 'law tender'.
