HeyRuaHow to say “total loss” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánchaillteanas
- English:
- total loss
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-khal-chuh-nus” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌxalʲtʲən̪ˠəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánchaillteanais, an lánchaillteanais (e.g. éileamh lánchaillteanais, total loss claim)
What does “lánchaillteanas” mean?
- total loss
- A complete loss, especially in insurance where something insured is entirely destroyed or not worth repairing.Also: complete loss, write-off.
“Lánchaillteanas” with the article
Here is lánchaillteanas after the article (an t-alt).
an lánchaillteanas
the total loss
No change after an
“Lánchaillteanas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánchaillteanas, the Irish word for total loss.
Measadh gur lánchaillteanas a bhí sa charr.
The car was judged to be a total loss.
Íocfaidh an t-árachas as an lánchaillteanas.
The insurance will pay for the total loss.
Rinne sé éileamh lánchaillteanais ar an gcomhlacht.
He made a total loss claim against the company.
Is lánchaillteanas é an bád tar éis na stoirme.
The boat is a total loss after the storm.
Níl an polasaí seo ag clúdach lánchaillteanais.
This policy does not cover total loss.
Bhí an lánchaillteanas níos mó ná mar a cheapamar.
The total loss was bigger than we thought.
Sa chás sin, beidh lánchaillteanas ann.
In that case, there will be a total loss.
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Total loss in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for total loss?
The Irish for total loss is lánchaillteanas (pronounced “LAWN-khal-chuh-nus”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce lánchaillteanas in Irish?
Lánchaillteanas is said like “LAWN-khal-chuh-nus” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌxalʲtʲən̪ˠəsˠ/).
Does lánchaillteanas have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánchaillteanas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How does lánchaillteanas differ from caillteanas?
Caillteanas is any loss, while lánchaillteanas, with the prefix lán- 'full', means a total loss, often used in insurance.
