HeyRuaHow to say “non-payment” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhíoc
- English:
- non-payment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-ee-uk” /ˈnʲəuˌiːək/
Various forms
- Plural:
- neamhíocaí (non-payments)
- Genitive singular:
- neamhíoca, an neamhíoca (e.g. i gcás neamhíoca, in the event of non-payment)
- Genitive plural:
- neamhíocaí, na neamhíocaí (e.g. líon na neamhíocaí, the number of non-payments)
What does “neamhíoc” mean?
- non-payment
- The failure or refusal to pay money that is owed, such as rent, a bill or a tax.Also: failure to pay, default, unpaid.
“Neamhíoc” with the article
The plural of non-payment in Irish is neamhíocaí. Here is neamhíoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
an neamhíoc
the non-payment
No change after an
na neamhíocaí
the non-payments
Plural: no change after na
“Neamhíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhíoc, the Irish word for non-payment.
Cuireadh as an teach é mar gheall ar neamhíoc cíosa.
He was evicted for non-payment of rent.
Gearrfar fíneáil as neamhíoc na cánach.
A fine will be imposed for non-payment of the tax.
Tá an neamhíoc ina fhadhb mhór don chomhairle.
Non-payment is a big problem for the council.
Gearradh an leictreachas de bharr neamhíoca.
The electricity was cut off because of non-payment.
Bhí go leor neamhíocaí ann i mbliana.
There were a lot of non-payments this year.
Ní féidir liom glacadh le neamhíoc na mbillí.
I can't accept the bills not being paid.
Thosaigh feachtas neamhíoca in aghaidh an mhuirir nua.
A non-payment campaign started against the new charge.
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Non-payment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for non-payment?
The Irish for non-payment is neamhíoc (pronounced “NYOW-ee-uk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is neamhíocaí.
How do you pronounce neamhíoc in Irish?
Neamhíoc is said like “NYOW-ee-uk” (IPA /ˈnʲəuˌiːək/).
What is the plural of non-payment in Irish?
The plural of neamhíoc is neamhíocaí; with the article, na neamhíocaí means “the non-payments”. The genitive plural is neamhíocaí, as in líon na neamhíocaí (the number of non-payments).
How is 'neamhíoc' formed?
It is the negative prefix 'neamh-' plus 'íoc' (payment), so it means non-payment. Compare 'íocaíocht', the usual word for a payment.
