HeyRuaHow to say “rent” in Irish
- Irish:
- cíos
- English:
- rent, tribute
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “keess” /ciːsˠ/
- Plural:
- cíosanna (rents)
- Genitive singular:
- cíosa, an chíosa (e.g. méid an chíosa, the amount of the rent)
- Genitive plural:
- cíosanna, na gcíosanna (e.g. ardú cíosanna, an increase in rents)
What does “cíos” mean?
“Cíos” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- rent
- Money paid regularly to an owner for the use of a house, land or other property.Also: rental, rent payment, hire charge.
1 other meaning: tribute
- 2tribute
- A payment or tax formerly paid to a lord or ruler as a sign of submission.Also: tax, levy.
Other Irish words for rent: fruiligh (hire)
“Cíos” with the article
The plural of rent in Irish is cíosanna. Here is cíos after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cíos” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cíos, the Irish word for rent.
Other nouns in Irish
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Rent in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for rent?
The Irish for rent is cíos (pronounced “keess”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíosanna. Depending on context it can also mean tribute.
How do you pronounce cíos in Irish?
Cíos is said like “keess” (IPA /ciːsˠ/).
What is the plural of rent in Irish?
The plural of cíos is cíosanna; with the article, na cíosanna means “the rents”. The genitive plural is cíosanna, as in ardú cíosanna (an increase in rents).
Does cíos have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cíos can mean rent or tribute, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cíos change to chíos or gcíos?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíos becomes mo chíos (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíos (eclipsis).
How do I say 'to rent' or 'for rent' in Irish?
Use 'ar cíos': 'teach a ligean ar cíos' means to let a house, and 'teach a fháil ar cíos' means to rent a house.
What is the difference between 'cíos' and 'cáin'?
'Cíos' is rent paid to an owner, while 'cáin' is a tax paid to the state.
