HeyRuaHow to say “close company” in Irish
- Irish:
- dlúthchuideachta
- English:
- close company
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “DLOO-khid-akh-tuh” /ˈd̪ˠl̪ˠuːˌxɪdʲəxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- dlúthchuideachtaí (close companies)
- Genitive singular:
- dlúthchuideachta, na dlúthchuideachta (e.g. stiúrthóir na dlúthchuideachta, the director of the close company)
- Genitive plural:
- dlúthchuideachtaí, na ndlúthchuideachtaí (e.g. rialacha na ndlúthchuideachtaí, the rules for close companies)
What does “dlúthchuideachta” mean?
- close company
- A private company whose shares are held by a small number of people, usually five or fewer, as defined in tax law.Also: closely held company, private company.
“Dlúthchuideachta” with the article
The plural of close company in Irish is dlúthchuideachtaí. Here is dlúthchuideachta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Dlúthchuideachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using dlúthchuideachta, the Irish word for close company.
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Close company in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for close company?
The Irish for close company is dlúthchuideachta (pronounced “DLOO-khid-akh-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is dlúthchuideachtaí.
How do you pronounce dlúthchuideachta in Irish?
Dlúthchuideachta is said like “DLOO-khid-akh-tuh” (IPA /ˈd̪ˠl̪ˠuːˌxɪdʲəxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of close company in Irish?
The plural of dlúthchuideachta is dlúthchuideachtaí; with the article, na dlúthchuideachtaí means “the close companies”. The genitive plural is dlúthchuideachtaí, as in rialacha na ndlúthchuideachtaí (the rules for close companies).
Why does dlúthchuideachta change to dhlúthchuideachta or ndlúthchuideachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) dlúthchuideachta becomes mo dhlúthchuideachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ndlúthchuideachta (eclipsis).
How is 'dlúthchuideachta' different from 'cuideachta'?
'Cuideachta' is any company, while 'dlúthchuideachta' is the technical tax term for a close company controlled by a few participants.
