Taxation in Irish (Cánachas): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for taxation?

The Irish for taxation is cánachas (pronounced “KAW-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How to say “taxation” in Irish

Irish:: cánachas
English:: taxation
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “KAW-nuh-khus” /ˈkɑːnˠəxəsˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: cánachais, an chánachais (e.g. córas cánachais, system of taxation)

What does “cánachas” mean?

taxation: The system or process of levying taxes on people, income or goods.Also: tax system, levying of taxes, taxes.

Other Irish words for taxation: cáin (tax)

“Cánachas” with the article

Here is cánachas after the article (an t-alt).

an cánachas

the taxation

No change after an

“Cánachas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using cánachas, the Irish word for taxation.

Tá an cánachas ró-ard sa tír seo.

Taxation is too high in this country.

D'athraigh an rialtas an córas cánachais.

The government changed the tax system.

Labhair an tAire faoi chánachas ar ioncam.

The minister spoke about taxation on income.

Is ábhar casta é cánachas do ghnólachtaí.

Taxation is a complicated subject for businesses.

Tá athchóiriú cánachais á phlé sa Dáil.

Tax reform is being discussed in the Dáil.

Ní maith le daoine cánachas breise.

People don't like extra taxation.

Bíonn díospóireacht mhór faoin gcánachas roimh gach buiséad.

There is a big debate about taxation before every budget.

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Taxation in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for taxation?

The Irish for taxation is cánachas (pronounced “KAW-nuh-khus”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce cánachas in Irish?

Cánachas is said like “KAW-nuh-khus” (IPA /ˈkɑːnˠəxəsˠ/).

Does cánachas have a plural?

No plural form is given for cánachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does cánachas change to chánachas or gcánachas?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cánachas becomes mo chánachas (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcánachas (eclipsis).

What is the difference between 'cáin' and 'cánachas'?

'Cáin' is a single tax, for example 'cáin ioncaim' (income tax), while 'cánachas' is taxation in general, the system of taxes.

Taxation in Irish (Cánachas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage