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Lessor in Irish (Léasóir): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for lessor is léasóir, a masculine noun (plural léasóirí).
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How to say “lessor” in Irish

Irish:
léasóir
English:
lessor
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“LAY-sor”  /ˈl̠ʲeːsˠoːɾʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
léasóirí (lessors)
Genitive singular:
léasóra, an léasóra (e.g. síniú an léasóra, the lessor's signature)
Genitive plural:
léasóirí, na léasóirí (e.g. cearta na léasóirí, the rights of the lessors)

What does “léasóir” mean?

lessor
A person or body that grants a lease, letting property or land to another for a period in return for rent.Also: landlord, person who leases out.

“Léasóir” with the article

The plural of lessor in Irish is léasóirí. Here is léasóir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an léasóir
the lessor
No change after an
na léasóirí
the lessors
Plural: no change after na

“Léasóir” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using léasóir, the Irish word for lessor.

Is é an léasóir a bhfuil an talamh aige.
The lessor is the one who owns the land.
Chuir an léasóir litir chugainn faoin gcíos.
The lessor sent us a letter about the rent.
Tá síniú an léasóra ag teastáil ar an gconradh.
The lessor's signature is needed on the contract.
Bhí na léasóirí míshásta leis an dlí nua.
The lessors were unhappy with the new law.
Labhair mé le mo léasóir inné.
I spoke to my lessor yesterday.
Ní féidir le léasóir an cíos a ardú gan fógra.
A lessor cannot raise the rent without notice.
Tá dualgais ar léasóirí agus ar léasaithe araon.
Lessors and lessees both have obligations.

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Lessor in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for lessor?

The Irish for lessor is léasóir (pronounced “LAY-sor”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is léasóirí.

How do you pronounce léasóir in Irish?

Léasóir is said like “LAY-sor” (IPA /ˈl̠ʲeːsˠoːɾʲ/).

What is the plural of lessor in Irish?

The plural of léasóir is léasóirí; with the article, na léasóirí means “the lessors”. The genitive plural is léasóirí, as in cearta na léasóirí (the rights of the lessors).

What is the difference between léasóir and léasaí?

Léasóir is the lessor, who grants the lease, while léasaí is the lessee, who takes the property on lease.

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