HeyRuaHow to say “spending” in Irish
- Irish:
- caitheamh
- English:
- spending, wearing, throwing, smoking
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- caith, to throw (ag caitheamh, throwing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “KA-hiv” /ˈkahəw/
- Genitive singular:
- caite, an chaite (e.g. am caite na hoíche, the night's pastime)
What does “caitheamh” mean?
“Caitheamh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- spending
- Caitheamh is the verbal noun of the verb caith, meaning the act of spending or using up time, money or resources.Also: consumption, expenditure, using up.
3 other meanings: wearing or throwing or smoking
- 2wearing
- The act of wearing clothes, or the wear and tear that use causes to something.Also: wear, wear and tear.
- 3throwing
- The act of throwing, casting or firing something, such as a stone or a gun.Also: throw, cast, shooting, firing.
- 4smoking
- The act of smoking tobacco, as in caitheamh tobac.Also: smoking tobacco.
Other Irish words for spending: caitheamh (spending), caiteachas (expenditure)
“Caitheamh” as a verbal noun
After ag, caitheamh means throwing: it is the verbal noun of the verb caith (to throw). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Caitheamh” with the article
Here is caitheamh after the article (an t-alt).
“Caitheamh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using caitheamh, the Irish word for spending.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Spending in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for spending?
The Irish for spending is caitheamh (pronounced “KA-hiv”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean wearing or throwing or smoking.
How do you pronounce caitheamh in Irish?
Caitheamh is said like “KA-hiv” (IPA /ˈkahəw/).
Does caitheamh have a plural?
No plural form is given for caitheamh in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does caitheamh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Caitheamh can mean spending, wearing, throwing or smoking, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does caitheamh change to chaitheamh or gcaitheamh?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) caitheamh becomes mo chaitheamh (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcaitheamh (eclipsis).
How do I say 'hobby' in Irish?
Use caitheamh aimsire, literally 'spending of time': Cén caitheamh aimsire atá agat? means 'What are your hobbies?'
What is the difference between caitheamh and caiteachas?
Caitheamh is the general verbal noun of caith (spending, wearing, throwing), while caiteachas usually means expenditure in a financial sense.
