HeyRuaHow to say “lump sum” in Irish
- Irish:
- cnapshuim
- English:
- lump sum
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “KNAP-him” /ˈkn̪ˠapˠˌhɪmʲ/
- Plural:
- cnapshuimeanna (lump sums)
- Genitive singular:
- cnapshuime, na cnapshuime (e.g. méid na cnapshuime, the amount of the lump sum)
- Genitive plural:
- cnapshuimeanna, na gcnapshuimeanna (e.g. íoc na gcnapshuimeanna, the payment of the lump sums)
What does “cnapshuim” mean?
- lump sum
- A single large payment of money made all at once rather than in instalments.Also: lump-sum payment, single payment, one-off payment.
“Cnapshuim” with the article
The plural of lump sum in Irish is cnapshuimeanna. Here is cnapshuim after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cnapshuim” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cnapshuim, the Irish word for lump sum.
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Lump sum in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for lump sum?
The Irish for lump sum is cnapshuim (pronounced “KNAP-him”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cnapshuimeanna.
How do you pronounce cnapshuim in Irish?
Cnapshuim is said like “KNAP-him” (IPA /ˈkn̪ˠapˠˌhɪmʲ/).
What is the plural of lump sum in Irish?
The plural of cnapshuim is cnapshuimeanna; with the article, na cnapshuimeanna means “the lump sums”. The genitive plural is cnapshuimeanna, as in íoc na gcnapshuimeanna (the payment of the lump sums).
Why does cnapshuim change to chnapshuim or gcnapshuim?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cnapshuim becomes mo chnapshuim (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcnapshuim (eclipsis).
How is 'cnapshuim' different from 'suim'?
'Suim' is a general word for a sum or amount, while 'cnapshuim' specifically means a lump sum paid all at once, for example 'cnapshuim scoir', a retirement lump sum.
