HeyRuaHow to say “wallet” in Irish
- Irish:
- vallait
- English:
- wallet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “VAL-itch” /ˈwalˠɪtʲ/
- Plural:
- vallaití (wallets)
- Genitive singular:
- vallaite, na vallaite (e.g. póca na vallaite, the wallet pocket)
- Genitive plural:
- vallaití, na vallaití (e.g. díoltóir na vallaití, the seller of the wallets)
What does “vallait” mean?
- wallet
- A small flat folding case for carrying banknotes, cards and similar items.Also: billfold, notecase, pocketbook.
Other Irish words for wallet: sparán (purse), tiachóg (wallet)
“Vallait” with the article
The plural of wallet in Irish is vallaití. Here is vallait after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Vallait” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using vallait, the Irish word for wallet.
Other nouns in Irish
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Wallet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for wallet?
The Irish for wallet is vallait (pronounced “VAL-itch”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is vallaití.
How do you pronounce vallait in Irish?
Vallait is said like “VAL-itch” (IPA /ˈwalˠɪtʲ/).
What is the plural of wallet in Irish?
The plural of vallait is vallaití; with the article, na vallaití means “the wallets”. The genitive plural is vallaití, as in díoltóir na vallaití (the seller of the wallets).
What is the difference between 'vallait' and 'sparán'?
A 'vallait' is a flat wallet mainly for notes and cards, while a 'sparán' is a purse, traditionally for coins. In everyday speech 'sparán' is often used for both.
