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Valuer in Irish (Luachálaí): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for valuer is luachálaí, a masculine noun (plural luachálaithe).
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How to say “valuer” in Irish

Irish:
luachálaí
English:
valuer
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine, fourth declension
Pronunciation:
“LOO-uh-khaw-lee”  /ˈl̪ˠuəxaːl̠ʲiː/
Various forms
Plural:
luachálaithe (valuers)
Genitive singular:
luachálaí, an luachálaí (e.g. tuarascáil an luachálaí, the valuer's report)
Genitive plural:
luachálaithe, na luachálaithe (e.g. cumann na luachálaithe, the valuers' association)

What does “luachálaí” mean?

valuer
A person whose job is to estimate the value of property, goods or land.Also: appraiser, assessor, property valuer.

“Luachálaí” with the article

The plural of valuer in Irish is luachálaithe. Here is luachálaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an luachálaí
the valuer
No change after an
na luachálaithe
the valuers
Plural: no change after na

“Luachálaí” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using luachálaí, the Irish word for valuer.

Tháinig luachálaí chun an teach a mheas.
A valuer came to assess the house.
Dúirt an luachálaí go raibh an fheirm luachmhar.
The valuer said the farm was valuable.
Bhí tuairim an luachálaí níos ísle ná mar a shíleamar.
The valuer's opinion was lower than we thought.
D'aontaigh an dá luachálaí ar an bpraghas.
The two valuers agreed on the price.
Is luachálaí cáilithe í mo dheirfiúr.
My sister is a qualified valuer.
Tá luachálaithe ag obair don bhanc.
Valuers are working for the bank.
Íocadh táille leis an luachálaí inné.
The valuer was paid a fee yesterday.

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Valuer in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for valuer?

The Irish for valuer is luachálaí (pronounced “LOO-uh-khaw-lee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is luachálaithe.

How do you pronounce luachálaí in Irish?

Luachálaí is said like “LOO-uh-khaw-lee” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠuəxaːl̠ʲiː/).

What is the plural of valuer in Irish?

The plural of luachálaí is luachálaithe; with the article, na luachálaithe means “the valuers”. The genitive plural is luachálaithe, as in cumann na luachálaithe (the valuers' association).

How is 'luachálaí' related to 'luacháil'?

'Luacháil' is the act of valuing or a valuation, and 'luachálaí' is the person who carries it out.

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