Chief executive in Irish (Príomhfheidhmeannach): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for chief executive?

The Irish for chief executive is príomhfheidhmeannach (pronounced “PREEV-ayn-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príomhfheidhmeannaigh.

Q: What is the plural of chief executive in Irish?

The plural of príomhfheidhmeannach is príomhfheidhmeannaigh; with the article, na príomhfheidhmeannaigh means “the chief executives”. The genitive plural is príomhfheidhmeannach, as in tuarastail na bpríomhfheidhmeannach (the salaries of the chief executives).

How to say “chief executive” in Irish

Irish:: príomhfheidhmeannach
English:: chief executive
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “PREEV-ayn-uh-nukh” /ˈpɾʲiːvˌeːnʲənˠəx/

Various forms

Plural:: príomhfheidhmeannaigh (chief executives)
Genitive singular:: príomhfheidhmeannaigh, an phríomhfheidhmeannaigh (e.g. oifig an phríomhfheidhmeannaigh, the chief executive's office)
Genitive plural:: príomhfheidhmeannach, na bpríomhfheidhmeannach (e.g. tuarastail na bpríomhfheidhmeannach, the salaries of the chief executives)

What does “príomhfheidhmeannach” mean?

chief executive: The person in overall charge of running a company, organisation or public body.Also: ceo, chief executive officer, managing director.

“Príomhfheidhmeannach” with the article

The plural of chief executive in Irish is príomhfheidhmeannaigh. Here is príomhfheidhmeannach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an príomhfheidhmeannach

the chief executive

No change after an

na príomhfheidhmeannaigh

the chief executives

Plural: no change after na

“Príomhfheidhmeannach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using príomhfheidhmeannach, the Irish word for chief executive.

Tá príomhfheidhmeannach nua ag an gcomhlacht.

The company has a new chief executive.

Labhair an príomhfheidhmeannach leis na hoibrithe inné.

The chief executive spoke to the workers yesterday.

Cuireadh ceist ar an bpríomhfheidhmeannach faoin mbuiséad.

The chief executive was asked about the budget.

Tá oifig an phríomhfheidhmeannaigh ar an tríú hurlár.

The chief executive's office is on the third floor.

Bhuail na príomhfheidhmeannaigh le chéile i mBaile Átha Cliath.

The chief executives met in Dublin.

Ceapadh í ina príomhfheidhmeannach ar an gcomhairle.

She was appointed chief executive of the council.

Bíonn tuarastal mór ag príomhfheidhmeannaigh bhanc.

Bank chief executives earn large salaries.

Other nouns in Irish

More everyday Irish nouns to learn next.

cumasability droimback téarmaterm brathdependence brathreliance cumarsáidcommunication

Chief executive in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for chief executive?

The Irish for chief executive is príomhfheidhmeannach (pronounced “PREEV-ayn-uh-nukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is príomhfheidhmeannaigh.

How do you pronounce príomhfheidhmeannach in Irish?

Príomhfheidhmeannach is said like “PREEV-ayn-uh-nukh” (IPA /ˈpɾʲiːvˌeːnʲənˠəx/).

What is the plural of chief executive in Irish?

The plural of príomhfheidhmeannach is príomhfheidhmeannaigh; with the article, na príomhfheidhmeannaigh means “the chief executives”. The genitive plural is príomhfheidhmeannach, as in tuarastail na bpríomhfheidhmeannach (the salaries of the chief executives).

Why does príomhfheidhmeannach change to phríomhfheidhmeannach or bpríomhfheidhmeannach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) príomhfheidhmeannach becomes mo phríomhfheidhmeannach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bpríomhfheidhmeannach (eclipsis).

How does príomhfheidhmeannach differ from bainisteoir?

Príomhfheidhmeannach is the top executive of an organisation, while bainisteoir is a manager at any level, for example bainisteoir siopa.

Chief executive in Irish (Príomhfheidhmeannach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage