HeyRuaHow to say “stamp duty” in Irish
- Irish:
- stampdhleacht
- English:
- stamp duty
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “STAMP-ghlakht” /ˈst̪ˠamˠpˠɣlˠaxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- stampdhleachtanna (stamp duties)
- Genitive singular:
- stampdhleachta, an stampdhleachta (e.g. ráta an stampdhleachta, the rate of stamp duty)
- Genitive plural:
- stampdhleachtanna, na stampdhleachtanna (e.g. íoc na stampdhleachtanna, the payment of the stamp duties)
What does “stampdhleacht” mean?
- stamp duty
- A tax paid to the state on certain legal documents, especially when buying property.Also: stamp tax, duty on documents, property tax.
“Stampdhleacht” with the article
The plural of stamp duty in Irish is stampdhleachtanna. Here is stampdhleacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Stampdhleacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using stampdhleacht, the Irish word for stamp duty.
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Stamp duty in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for stamp duty?
The Irish for stamp duty is stampdhleacht (pronounced “STAMP-ghlakht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is stampdhleachtanna.
How do you pronounce stampdhleacht in Irish?
Stampdhleacht is said like “STAMP-ghlakht” (IPA /ˈst̪ˠamˠpˠɣlˠaxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of stamp duty in Irish?
The plural of stampdhleacht is stampdhleachtanna; with the article, na stampdhleachtanna means “the stamp duties”. The genitive plural is stampdhleachtanna, as in íoc na stampdhleachtanna (the payment of the stamp duties).
How is 'stampdhleacht' different from 'cáin'?
'Cáin' is the general word for a tax, while 'dleacht' is a duty or levy, and 'stampdhleacht' is the specific duty on documents such as property deeds.
