HeyRuaHow to say “superannuation” in Irish
- Irish:
- aoisliúntas
- English:
- superannuation
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “EESH-loon-tus” /ˈiːʃˌl̠ʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/
- Plural:
- aoisliúntais (superannuations)
- Genitive singular:
- aoisliúntais, an aoisliúntais (e.g. scéim aoisliúntais, superannuation scheme)
- Genitive plural:
- aoisliúntas, na n-aoisliúntas (e.g. rialú na n-aoisliúntas, the regulation of the superannuation schemes)
What does “aoisliúntas” mean?
- superannuation
- A pension or retirement allowance paid to someone after they retire from work, usually funded by contributions during employment.Also: pension, retirement pension, retirement allowance.
“Aoisliúntas” with the article
The plural of superannuation in Irish is aoisliúntais. Here is aoisliúntas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Aoisliúntas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using aoisliúntas, the Irish word for superannuation.
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Superannuation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for superannuation?
The Irish for superannuation is aoisliúntas (pronounced “EESH-loon-tus”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is aoisliúntais.
How do you pronounce aoisliúntas in Irish?
Aoisliúntas is said like “EESH-loon-tus” (IPA /ˈiːʃˌl̠ʲuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠ/).
What is the plural of superannuation in Irish?
The plural of aoisliúntas is aoisliúntais; with the article, na haoisliúntais means “the superannuations”. The genitive plural is aoisliúntas, as in rialú na n-aoisliúntas (the regulation of the superannuation schemes).
Why does aoisliúntas sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-aoisliúntas (the superannuation), a haoisliúntas (her superannuation), a n-aoisliúntas (their superannuation), na haoisliúntais (the superannuations).
What is the difference between 'aoisliúntas' and 'pinsean'?
'Pinsean' is the everyday word for a pension, while 'aoisliúntas' is the formal term for superannuation, often in official or employment contexts such as 'scéim aoisliúntais'.
How is the word built?
It combines 'aois' (age) and 'liúntas' (allowance), so it literally means an age allowance.
