HeyRuaHow to say “tax assessment” in Irish
- Irish:
- cáinmheas
- English:
- tax assessment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KAWN-vass” /ˈkɑːnʲvʲas/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- cáinmheasa, an cháinmheasa (e.g. fógra cáinmheasa, notice of assessment)
What does “cáinmheas” mean?
- tax assessment
- An official estimate of how much tax a person or business must pay.Also: assessment, tax valuation, assessment of tax.
“Cáinmheas” with the article
Here is cáinmheas after the article (an t-alt).
an cáinmheas
the tax assessment
No change after an
“Cáinmheas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cáinmheas, the Irish word for tax assessment.
Fuair mé cáinmheas ó na Coimisinéirí Ioncaim inné.
I got a tax assessment from the Revenue Commissioners yesterday.
Tá an cáinmheas ró-ard, dar liom.
I think the tax assessment is too high.
Rinne siad achomharc i gcoinne an cháinmheasa.
They appealed against the assessment.
Seol cóip de do cháinmheas chuig an gcuntasóir.
Send a copy of your assessment to the accountant.
Tá botún sa cháinmheas a fuair mé.
There is a mistake in the assessment I received.
Cuireadh fógra cáinmheasa chuig gach comhlacht.
A notice of assessment was sent to every company.
Tá dáta an cháinmheasa ar bharr an leathanaigh.
The date of the assessment is at the top of the page.
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Tax assessment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for tax assessment?
The Irish for tax assessment is cáinmheas (pronounced “KAWN-vass”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce cáinmheas in Irish?
Cáinmheas is said like “KAWN-vass” (IPA /ˈkɑːnʲvʲas/).
Does cáinmheas have a plural?
No plural form is given for cáinmheas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cáinmheas change to cháinmheas or gcáinmheas?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cáinmheas becomes mo cháinmheas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcáinmheas (eclipsis).
How is 'cáinmheas' different from 'cáin'?
'Cáin' is the tax itself, while 'cáinmheas' is the official assessment of how much 'cáin' is owed.
