HeyRuaHow to say “return” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuairisceán
- English:
- return, descriptor
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOOR-ish-kawn” /t̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcaːnˠ/
- Plural:
- tuairisceáin (returns)
- Genitive singular:
- tuairisceáin, an tuairisceáin (e.g. foirm an tuairisceáin, the return form)
- Genitive plural:
- tuairisceán, na dtuairisceán (e.g. líon na dtuairisceán, the number of returns)
What does “tuairisceán” mean?
“Tuairisceán” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- return
- An official report or statement of figures submitted to an authority, such as a tax return or election return.Also: tax return, official return, statement.
“Tuairisceán” with the article
The plural of return in Irish is tuairisceáin. Here is tuairisceán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuairisceán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuairisceán, the Irish word for return.
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Return in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for return?
The Irish for return is tuairisceán (pronounced “TOOR-ish-kawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuairisceáin. Depending on context it can also mean descriptor.
How do you pronounce tuairisceán in Irish?
Tuairisceán is said like “TOOR-ish-kawn” (IPA /t̪ˠuəɾʲəʃcaːnˠ/).
What is the plural of return in Irish?
The plural of tuairisceán is tuairisceáin; with the article, na tuairisceáin means “the returns”. The genitive plural is tuairisceán, as in líon na dtuairisceán (the number of returns).
Does tuairisceán have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuairisceán can mean return or descriptor, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuairisceán change to thuairisceán or dtuairisceán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuairisceán becomes mo thuairisceán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuairisceán (eclipsis).
How is tuairisceán different from tuairisc and tuarascáil?
Tuairisc is a general report or account, tuarascáil is a formal written report, while tuairisceán is an official return of figures, as in tuairisceán cánach (tax return).
