HeyRuaHow to say “voucher” in Irish
- Irish:
- dearbhán
- English:
- voucher
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DAR-uh-vawn” /ˈdʲaɾˠəwɑːnˠ/
- Plural:
- dearbháin (vouchers)
- Genitive singular:
- dearbháin, an dearbháin (e.g. luach an dearbháin, value of the voucher)
- Genitive plural:
- dearbhán, na ndearbhán (e.g. leabhar na ndearbhán, the voucher book)
What does “dearbhán” mean?
- voucher
- A document or slip that can be exchanged for goods or services, or that serves as proof of a payment.Also: coupon, token, receipt.
Other Irish words for voucher: cúpón (coupon)
“Dearbhán” with the article
The plural of voucher in Irish is dearbháin. Here is dearbhán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dearbhán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dearbhán, the Irish word for voucher.
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Voucher in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for voucher?
The Irish for voucher is dearbhán (pronounced “DAR-uh-vawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is dearbháin.
How do you pronounce dearbhán in Irish?
Dearbhán is said like “DAR-uh-vawn” (IPA /ˈdʲaɾˠəwɑːnˠ/).
What is the plural of voucher in Irish?
The plural of dearbhán is dearbháin; with the article, na dearbháin means “the vouchers”. The genitive plural is dearbhán, as in leabhar na ndearbhán (the voucher book).
Why does dearbhán change to dhearbhán or ndearbhán?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dearbhán becomes mo dhearbhán (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndearbhán (eclipsis).
Is 'dearbhán' related to 'dearbhaigh'?
Yes, 'dearbhán' comes from 'dearbhaigh' (to confirm or certify), since a voucher certifies a payment or entitlement.
