Repayment in Irish (Aisíoc): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for repayment?

The Irish for repayment is aisíoc (pronounced “ASH-ee-uk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean refund or restitution.

Q: Does aisíoc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aisíoc can mean repayment, refund or restitution, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aisíoc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to repay.

How to say “repayment” in Irish

Irish:: aisíoc
English:: repayment, refund, restitution
Word type:: noun (verbal noun)
Verbal noun of:: aisíoc, to repay (ag aisíoc, repaying)
Gender:: masculine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “ASH-ee-uk” /ˈaʃiːk/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: aisíoca, an aisíoca (e.g. dáta an aisíoca, the date of repayment)

What does “aisíoc” mean?

“Aisíoc” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

repayment: The act of paying back money that is owed; the verbal noun of the verb aisíoc.Also: paying back, reimbursement, repaying.

2 other meanings: refund or restitution

2refund: Money given back to someone, for example when goods are returned or a charge is cancelled.Also: rebate, money back.
3restitution: Compensation or the giving back of something to a person who lost it or was wronged.Also: compensation, reparation.

Other entries for “aisíoc”

The same spelling has its own page as:

aisíocto repay · verb

“Aisíoc” as a verbal noun

After ag, aisíoc means repaying: it is the verbal noun of the verb aisíoc (to repay). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.

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aisíocverbal noun

ag aisíocrepaying

“Aisíoc” with the article

Here is aisíoc after the article (an t-alt).

an t-aisíoc

the repayment

Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an

“Aisíoc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using aisíoc, the Irish word for repayment.

Bhí aisíoc na hiasachta ródhaor dóibh.

The loan repayment was too expensive for them.

Fuair mé aisíoc iomlán ón siopa.

I got a full refund from the shop.

Tá an t-aisíoc le déanamh faoi dheireadh na míosa.

The repayment is due by the end of the month.

Chuir mé isteach ar aisíoc cánach.

I applied for a tax refund.

Cén uair a gheobhaidh mé m'aisíoc?

When will I get my refund?

Níor shínigh sé foirm an aisíoca fós.

He hasn't signed the refund form yet.

Ní féidir aisíoc a thabhairt gan admháil.

A refund can't be given without a receipt.

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Repayment in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for repayment?

The Irish for repayment is aisíoc (pronounced “ASH-ee-uk”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean refund or restitution.

How do you pronounce aisíoc in Irish?

Aisíoc is said like “ASH-ee-uk” (IPA /ˈaʃiːk/).

Does aisíoc have a plural?

No plural form is given for aisíoc in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does aisíoc have more than one meaning?

Yes. Aisíoc can mean repayment, refund or restitution, depending on context; the first is the most common. Aisíoc also has its own entry as a verb meaning to repay.

Why does aisíoc sometimes have a t or h in front of it?

Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aisíoc (the repayment), a haisíoc (her repayment), a n-aisíoc (their repayment).

Is aisíoc also a verb?

Yes, aisíoc is both the verb 'repay, refund' and its verbal noun, as in 'an t-airgead a aisíoc' (to repay the money).

How is aisíoc different from cúiteamh?

Aisíoc is paying back money owed or refunded, while cúiteamh is compensation for a loss or injury.

Repayment in Irish (Aisíoc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage