HeyRuaHow to say “salary” in Irish
- Irish:
- tuarastal
- English:
- salary, stipend
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TOO-uh-ruh-stul” /ˈt̪uəɾˠəsˠt̪əlˠ/
- Plural:
- tuarastail (salaries)
- Genitive singular:
- tuarastail, an tuarastail (e.g. méadú tuarastail, a salary increase)
- Genitive plural:
- tuarastal, na dtuarastal (e.g. scálaí tuarastal, salary scales)
What does “tuarastal” mean?
“Tuarastal” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- salary
- Regular payment received for work, usually paid monthly or yearly.Also: pay, wages, wage, earnings.
1 other meaning: stipend
- 2stipend
- A fixed allowance or payment made to someone for a position or service.Also: allowance, remuneration.
“Tuarastal” with the article
The plural of salary in Irish is tuarastail. Here is tuarastal after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Tuarastal” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using tuarastal, the Irish word for salary.
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Salary in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for salary?
The Irish for salary is tuarastal (pronounced “TOO-uh-ruh-stul”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is tuarastail. Depending on context it can also mean stipend.
How do you pronounce tuarastal in Irish?
Tuarastal is said like “TOO-uh-ruh-stul” (IPA /ˈt̪uəɾˠəsˠt̪əlˠ/).
What is the plural of salary in Irish?
The plural of tuarastal is tuarastail; with the article, na tuarastail means “the salaries”. The genitive plural is tuarastal, as in scálaí tuarastal (salary scales).
Does tuarastal have more than one meaning?
Yes. Tuarastal can mean salary or stipend, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does tuarastal change to thuarastal or dtuarastal?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) tuarastal becomes mo thuarastal (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtuarastal (eclipsis).
What is the difference between tuarastal and pá?
Tuarastal is a fixed salary, typically for professional posts, while pá is a more general word for pay or wages, often weekly.
