HeyRuaHow to say “banking” in Irish
- Irish:
- baincéireacht
- English:
- banking
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BANG-kay-ruhkht” /ˈbˠaɲceːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- baincéireachta, na baincéireachta (e.g. earnáil na baincéireachta, the banking sector)
What does “baincéireacht” mean?
- banking
- The business or profession of running a bank and handling money, loans and deposits.Also: bank business, banking industry, finance.
“Baincéireacht” with the article
Here is baincéireacht after the article (an t-alt).
an bhaincéireacht
the banking
Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)
“Baincéireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using baincéireacht, the Irish word for banking.
Tá baincéireacht ar líne an-éasca anois.
Online banking is very easy now.
Oibríonn mo dheartháir sa bhaincéireacht i mBaile Átha Cliath.
My brother works in banking in Dublin.
Bhí géarchéim mhór sa bhaincéireacht in 2008.
There was a big crisis in banking in 2008.
Rinne sí staidéar ar an mbaincéireacht san ollscoil.
She studied banking at university.
Tá rialacha nua ag teacht isteach do lucht baincéireachta.
New rules are coming in for bankers.
Is post maith é post sa bhaincéireacht.
A job in banking is a good job.
D'athraigh an teicneolaíocht saol na baincéireachta go mór.
Technology greatly changed the world of banking.
Other nouns in Irish
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Banking in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for banking?
The Irish for banking is baincéireacht (pronounced “BANG-kay-ruhkht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce baincéireacht in Irish?
Baincéireacht is said like “BANG-kay-ruhkht” (IPA /ˈbˠaɲceːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does baincéireacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for baincéireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does baincéireacht change to bhaincéireacht or mbaincéireacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) baincéireacht becomes mo bhaincéireacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbaincéireacht (eclipsis).
What is the word for a person who works in banking?
A banker is 'baincéir', and the bank itself is 'banc'; 'baincéireacht' is the activity or profession.
