HeyRuaHow to say “valuation” in Irish
- Irish:
- luacháil
- English:
- valuation, evaluation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- luacháil, to value (ag luacháil, valuing)
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LOO-uh-khawl” /ˈl̪ˠuəxaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- luachálacha (valuations)
- Genitive singular:
- luachála, na luachála (e.g. tuarascáil na luachála, the valuation report)
- Genitive plural:
- luachálacha, na luachálacha (e.g. torthaí na luachálacha, the results of the valuations)
What does “luacháil” mean?
“Luacháil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- valuation
- The act of estimating what something is worth, especially in money; it is the verbal noun of the verb luacháil.Also: valuing, assessment of value.
1 other meaning: evaluation
- 2evaluation
- A careful assessment or appraisal of the quality or worth of something.Also: appraisal, assessment, evaluating.
“Luacháil” as a verbal noun
After ag, luacháil means valuing: it is the verbal noun of the verb luacháil (to value). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Luacháil” with the article
The plural of valuation in Irish is luachálacha. Here is luacháil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Luacháil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using luacháil, the Irish word for valuation.
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Valuation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for valuation?
The Irish for valuation is luacháil (pronounced “LOO-uh-khawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is luachálacha. Depending on context it can also mean evaluation.
How do you pronounce luacháil in Irish?
Luacháil is said like “LOO-uh-khawl” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəxaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of valuation in Irish?
The plural of luacháil is luachálacha; with the article, na luachálacha means “the valuations”. The genitive plural is luachálacha, as in torthaí na luachálacha (the results of the valuations).
Does luacháil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Luacháil can mean valuation or evaluation, depending on context; the first is the most common. Luacháil also has its own entry as a verb meaning to value.
What is the difference between luacháil and luach?
Luach is the value or worth itself, while luacháil is the process or result of assessing that value, a valuation.
