HeyRuaHow to say “loan” in Irish
- Irish:
- airleacan
- English:
- loan, advance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-lyuh-kuhn” /ˈaɾˠlʲəkənˠ/
- Plural:
- airleacain (loans)
- Genitive singular:
- airleacain, an airleacain (e.g. téarmaí an airleacain, the terms of the loan)
- Genitive plural:
- airleacan, na n-airleacan (e.g. aisíoc na n-airleacan, the repayment of the loans)
What does “airleacan” mean?
“Airleacan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- loan
- Something, especially money, given to someone on the understanding that it will be returned.Also: lending, borrowing.
1 other meaning: advance
- 2advance
- Money paid or lent before it is due, such as part of a wage paid early.Also: advance payment, prepayment.
Other Irish words for loan: iasacht (loan)
“Airleacan” with the article
The plural of loan in Irish is airleacain. Here is airleacan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airleacan” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airleacan, the Irish word for loan.
Other nouns in Irish
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Loan in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for loan?
The Irish for loan is airleacan (pronounced “AR-lyuh-kuhn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is airleacain. Depending on context it can also mean advance.
How do you pronounce airleacan in Irish?
Airleacan is said like “AR-lyuh-kuhn” (IPA /ˈaɾˠlʲəkənˠ/).
What is the plural of loan in Irish?
The plural of airleacan is airleacain; with the article, na hairleacain means “the loans”. The genitive plural is airleacan, as in aisíoc na n-airleacan (the repayment of the loans).
Does airleacan have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airleacan can mean loan or advance, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airleacan sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airleacan (the loan), a hairleacan (her loan), a n-airleacan (their loan), na hairleacain (the loans).
What is the difference between 'airleacan' and 'iasacht'?
'Iasacht' is the everyday word for a loan of anything (ar iasacht, on loan), while 'airleacan' is used mainly for formal money loans and advances.
