HeyRuaHow to say “lender” in Irish
- Irish:
- iasachtóir
- English:
- lender, borrower
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-uh-sukh-tor” /ˈiəsəxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- iasachtóirí (lenders)
- Genitive singular:
- iasachtóra, an iasachtóra (e.g. ainm an iasachtóra, the name of the lender)
- Genitive plural:
- iasachtóirí, na n-iasachtóirí (e.g. cearta na n-iasachtóirí, the rights of the lenders)
What does “iasachtóir” mean?
“Iasachtóir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- lender
- A person or institution that lends something, especially money, to someone else.Also: moneylender, creditor, loaner.
1 other meaning: borrower
- 2borrower
- In some usage, a person who borrows something; Ó Dónaill gives 'lender, borrower' for this word.
“Iasachtóir” with the article
The plural of lender in Irish is iasachtóirí. Here is iasachtóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Iasachtóir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using iasachtóir, the Irish word for lender.
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Lender in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lender?
The Irish for lender is iasachtóir (pronounced “EE-uh-sukh-tor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is iasachtóirí. Depending on context it can also mean borrower.
How do you pronounce iasachtóir in Irish?
Iasachtóir is said like “EE-uh-sukh-tor” (IPA /ˈiəsəxt̪ˠoːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of lender in Irish?
The plural of iasachtóir is iasachtóirí; with the article, na hiasachtóirí means “the lenders”. The genitive plural is iasachtóirí, as in cearta na n-iasachtóirí (the rights of the lenders).
Does iasachtóir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Iasachtóir can mean lender or borrower, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does iasachtóir sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-iasachtóir (the lender), a hiasachtóir (her lender), a n-iasachtóir (their lender), na hiasachtóirí (the lenders).
How is 'iasachtóir' related to 'iasacht'?
'Iasacht' means a loan, as in 'ar iasacht' (on loan), and 'iasachtóir' is the agent noun, the person who gives the loan.
What is the word for 'creditor' and 'debtor'?
A creditor is 'creidiúnaí' and a debtor is 'féichiúnaí'; 'iasachtóir' is the general word for a lender.
