HeyRuaHow to say “company” in Irish
- Irish:
- cuideachta
- English:
- company, fun
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “kwid-YAKH-tuh” /kɪˈdʲaxt̪ˠə/
- Plural:
- cuideachtaí (companies)
- Genitive singular:
- cuideachta, na cuideachta (e.g. stiúrthóir na cuideachta, the director of the company)
- Genitive plural:
- cuideachtaí, na gcuideachtaí (e.g. liosta na gcuideachtaí, the list of companies)
What does “cuideachta” mean?
“Cuideachta” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- company
- The state of being with other people, or a group of people you spend time with.Also: companionship, companion, society.
2 other meanings: fun
- 2company
- A business organisation set up to trade, especially a registered corporation.Also: corporation, firm, business.
- 3fun
- Amusement or entertainment, especially lively social fun.Also: amusement, entertainment.
Other Irish words for company: comhlacht (company), comhluadar (company)
“Cuideachta” with the article
The plural of company in Irish is cuideachtaí. Here is cuideachta after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Cuideachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using cuideachta, the Irish word for company.
Other nouns in Irish
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Company in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for company?
The Irish for company is cuideachta (pronounced “kwid-YAKH-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is cuideachtaí. Depending on context it can also mean fun.
How do you pronounce cuideachta in Irish?
Cuideachta is said like “kwid-YAKH-tuh” (IPA /kɪˈdʲaxt̪ˠə/).
What is the plural of company in Irish?
The plural of cuideachta is cuideachtaí; with the article, na cuideachtaí means “the companies”. The genitive plural is cuideachtaí, as in liosta na gcuideachtaí (the list of companies).
Does cuideachta have more than one meaning?
Yes. Cuideachta can mean company or fun, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does cuideachta change to chuideachta or gcuideachta?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) cuideachta becomes mo chuideachta (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár gcuideachta (eclipsis).
What is the difference between cuideachta and comhlacht?
Both can mean a business company; comhlacht is very common for a firm or body, while cuideachta is the legal term for a registered company and also means social company.
How do I say 'in the company of'?
Use i gcuideachta with the genitive, as in i gcuideachta an teaghlaigh, 'along with the family'.
