HeyRuaHow to say “repayment” in Irish
- Irish:
- aisíocaíocht
- English:
- repayment, reimbursement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “ASH-ee-kee-ukht” /ˈaʃiːkiːəxt̪/
- Plural:
- aisíocaíochtaí (repayments)
- Genitive singular:
- aisíocaíochta, na haisíocaíochta (e.g. sceideal aisíocaíochta, repayment schedule)
- Genitive plural:
- aisíocaíochtaí, na n-aisíocaíochtaí (e.g. méid na n-aisíocaíochtaí, the amount of the repayments)
What does “aisíocaíocht” mean?
“Aisíocaíocht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- repayment
- The act of paying money back, or an amount of money paid back.Also: refund, reimbursement, paying back.
1 other meaning: reimbursement
- 2reimbursement
- Money paid back to someone to cover expenses they have had.Also: refund, compensation.
Other Irish words for repayment: aisíoc (repayment)
“Aisíocaíocht” with the article
The plural of repayment in Irish is aisíocaíochtaí. Here is aisíocaíocht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aisíocaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aisíocaíocht, the Irish word for repayment.
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Repayment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for repayment?
The Irish for repayment is aisíocaíocht (pronounced “ASH-ee-kee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is aisíocaíochtaí. Depending on context it can also mean reimbursement.
How do you pronounce aisíocaíocht in Irish?
Aisíocaíocht is said like “ASH-ee-kee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaʃiːkiːəxt̪/).
What is the plural of repayment in Irish?
The plural of aisíocaíocht is aisíocaíochtaí; with the article, na haisíocaíochtaí means “the repayments”. The genitive plural is aisíocaíochtaí, as in méid na n-aisíocaíochtaí (the amount of the repayments).
Does aisíocaíocht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Aisíocaíocht can mean repayment or reimbursement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does aisíocaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an aisíocaíocht (the repayment), a haisíocaíocht (her repayment), a n-aisíocaíocht (their repayment), na haisíocaíochtaí (the repayments).
What is the difference between aisíocaíocht and aisíoc?
Aisíoc is the verb 'repay' and also its verbal noun, while aisíocaíocht is the usual noun for a repayment or refund, as in aisíocaíocht cánach.
