HeyRuaHow to say “money” in Irish
- Irish:
- airgead
- English:
- money, silver
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ig-ud” /ˈaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- airgid, an airgid (e.g. suim airgid, a sum of money)
What does “airgead” mean?
“Airgead” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- money
- Coins, notes or other means of payment used to buy things.Also: cash, funds, currency.
1 other meaning: silver
- 2silver
- The shiny grey-white precious metal.Also: silver metal.
“Airgead” with the article
Here is airgead after the article (an t-alt).
“Airgead” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airgead, the Irish word for money.
Other nouns in Irish
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Money in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for money?
The Irish for money is airgead (pronounced “AR-ig-ud”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean silver.
How do you pronounce airgead in Irish?
Airgead is said like “AR-ig-ud” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠ/).
Does airgead have a plural?
No plural form is given for airgead in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does airgead have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airgead can mean money or silver, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airgead sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airgead (the money), a hairgead (her money), a n-airgead (their money).
How do I say 'cash' in Irish?
Use 'airgead tirim', literally 'dry money'; 'airgead' alone means money in general.
Why do people say 'mo chuid airgid'?
Mass nouns like 'airgead' are often used with 'cuid' and the genitive, as in 'mo chuid airgid', my money.
