HeyRuaHow to say “business” in Irish
- Irish:
- gnólacht
- English:
- business
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “GNOH-lukht” /ˈɡnˠoːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- gnólachtaí
- Genitive singular:
- gnólachta, an ghnólachta (e.g. úinéir an ghnólachta, the owner of the business)
- Genitive plural:
- gnólachtaí, na ngnólachtaí (e.g. líon na ngnólachtaí, the number of businesses)
What does “gnólacht” mean?
- business
- A commercial company or firm that sells goods or services.Also: firm, company, commercial firm, enterprise.
Other Irish words for business: gnó (business)
“Gnólacht” with the article
The plural of business in Irish is gnólachtaí. Here is gnólacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Gnólacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using gnólacht, the Irish word for business.
Other nouns in Irish
More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.
Business in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for business?
The Irish for business is gnólacht (pronounced “GNOH-lukht”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnólachtaí.
How do you pronounce gnólacht in Irish?
Gnólacht is said like “GNOH-lukht” (IPA /ˈɡnˠoːl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of business in Irish?
The plural of gnólacht is gnólachtaí; with the article, it is na gnólachtaí. The genitive plural is gnólachtaí, as in líon na ngnólachtaí (the number of businesses).
Why does gnólacht change to ghnólacht or ngnólacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnólacht becomes mo ghnólacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnólacht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'gnólacht', 'gnó' and 'comhlacht'?
'Gnó' means business in general or an errand, while 'gnólacht' is a specific business firm; 'comhlacht' is a company, often a registered one.
