HeyRuaHow to say “accountancy” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuntasaíocht
- English:
- accountancy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “KUN-tuh-see-ukht” /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- cuntasaíochta, na cuntasaíochta (e.g. cúrsa cuntasaíochta, accountancy course)
What does “cuntasaíocht” mean?
- accountancy
- The work or profession of keeping and checking financial accounts.Also: accounting, bookkeeping, accounts.
“Cuntasaíocht” with the article
Here is cuntasaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Cuntasaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuntasaíocht, the Irish word for accountancy.
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Accountancy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for accountancy?
The Irish for accountancy is cuntasaíocht (pronounced “KUN-tuh-see-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce cuntasaíocht in Irish?
Cuntasaíocht is said like “KUN-tuh-see-ukht” (IPA /ˈkʊn̪ˠt̪ˠəsˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does cuntasaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for cuntasaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does cuntasaíocht change to chuntasaíocht or gcuntasaíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuntasaíocht becomes mo chuntasaíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuntasaíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuntasaíocht and cuntas?
Cuntas is an account (a bank account or an account of events), while cuntasaíocht is the profession or subject of accounting. An accountant is cuntasóir.
