Renting in Irish (Cíosú): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for renting?

The Irish for renting is cíosú (pronounced “KEE-suh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíosuithe. Depending on context it can also mean rating.

Q: What is the plural of renting in Irish?

The plural of cíosú is cíosuithe; with the article, it is na cíosuithe. The genitive plural is cíosuithe, as in téarmaí na gcíosuithe (the terms of the rentals).

Q: Does cíosú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cíosú can mean renting or rating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “renting” in Irish

Irish:: cíosú
English:: renting, rating
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Gender:: masculine
Pronunciation:: “KEE-suh-oo” /ˈciːsˠuː/

Various forms

Plural:: cíosuithe
Genitive singular:: cíosaithe, an chíosaithe (e.g. conradh an chíosaithe, the rental agreement)
Genitive plural:: cíosuithe, na gcíosuithe (e.g. téarmaí na gcíosuithe, the terms of the rentals)

What does “cíosú” mean?

“Cíosú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

renting: The verbal noun of 'cíosaigh': the act of renting something or letting it out for rent.Also: rent, letting, hiring, leasing.

1 other meaning: rating

2rating: The act of assessing or charging rent or rates on a property.Also: assessment, rent charging.

“Cíosú” with the article

The plural of renting in Irish is cíosuithe. Here is cíosú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an cíosú

the renting

No change after an

na cíosuithe

the renting (plural)

Plural: no change after na

“Cíosú” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cíosú, the Irish word for renting.

Tá cíosú tithe an-daor sa chathair.

Renting houses is very expensive in the city.

Bhí an cíosú ar siúl le fada.

The renting had been going on for a long time.

Shínigh sé conradh cíosaithe inné.

He signed a rental agreement yesterday.

Is fearr liom cíosú ná ceannach faoi láthair.

I prefer renting to buying at the moment.

Tá rialacha nua i gceist le cíosú árasán.

There are new rules regarding renting flats.

Rinne an chomhairle na cíosuithe a athbhreithniú.

The council reviewed the rentals.

Bíonn deacrachtaí ag mic léinn le cíosú lóistín.

Students have difficulties renting accommodation.

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Renting in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for renting?

The Irish for renting is cíosú (pronounced “KEE-suh-oo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is cíosuithe. Depending on context it can also mean rating.

How do you pronounce cíosú in Irish?

Cíosú is said like “KEE-suh-oo” (IPA /ˈciːsˠuː/).

What is the plural of renting in Irish?

The plural of cíosú is cíosuithe; with the article, it is na cíosuithe. The genitive plural is cíosuithe, as in téarmaí na gcíosuithe (the terms of the rentals).

Does cíosú have more than one meaning?

Yes. Cíosú can mean renting or rating, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does cíosú change to chíosú or gcíosú?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cíosú becomes mo chíosú (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcíosú (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'cíos' and 'cíosú'?

'Cíos' is the rent itself, the money paid, while 'cíosú' is the act of renting or letting, the verbal noun of 'cíosaigh'.

Renting in Irish (Cíosú): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage