HeyRuaHow to say “payee” in Irish
- Irish:
- íocaí
- English:
- payee
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EE-kee” /ˈiːkiː/
- Plural:
- íocaithe (payees)
- Genitive singular:
- íocaí, an íocaí (e.g. ainm an íocaí, the payee's name)
- Genitive plural:
- íocaithe, na n-íocaithe (e.g. liosta na n-íocaithe, the list of payees)
What does “íocaí” mean?
- payee
- A person or body to whom money is paid, for example the person named on a cheque.Also: recipient of payment, person paid.
“Íocaí” with the article
The plural of payee in Irish is íocaithe. Here is íocaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Íocaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using íocaí, the Irish word for payee.
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Payee in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for payee?
The Irish for payee is íocaí (pronounced “EE-kee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is íocaithe.
How do you pronounce íocaí in Irish?
Íocaí is said like “EE-kee” (IPA /ˈiːkiː/).
What is the plural of payee in Irish?
The plural of íocaí is íocaithe; with the article, na híocaithe means “the payees”. The genitive plural is íocaithe, as in liosta na n-íocaithe (the list of payees).
Why does íocaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-íocaí (the payee), a híocaí (her payee), a n-íocaí (their payee), na híocaithe (the payees).
What is the difference between íocaí and íocóir?
Íocaí is the payee, the one who receives payment, while íocóir is the payer, the one who pays.
