Dividend in Irish (Díbhinn): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for dividend?

The Irish for dividend is díbhinn (pronounced “DEE-vin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díbhinní.

Q: What is the plural of dividend in Irish?

The plural of díbhinn is díbhinní; with the article, na díbhinní means “the dividends”. The genitive plural is díbhinní, as in íocaíocht na ndíbhinní (the payment of the dividends).

How to say “dividend” in Irish

Irish:: díbhinn
English:: dividend
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “DEE-vin” /ˈdʲiːvʲɪnʲ/

Various forms

Plural:: díbhinní (dividends)
Genitive singular:: díbhinne, na díbhinne (e.g. íoc na díbhinne, the payment of the dividend)
Genitive plural:: díbhinní, na ndíbhinní (e.g. íocaíocht na ndíbhinní, the payment of the dividends)

What does “díbhinn” mean?

“Díbhinn” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

dividend: A share of a company's profits paid out to its shareholders.Also: share of profits, payout.

1 other meaning:

2dividend: In mathematics, the number that is divided by another number.Also: number divided.

“Díbhinn” with the article

The plural of dividend in Irish is díbhinní. Here is díbhinn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an díbhinn

the dividend

No change: d and t are not lenited after an

na díbhinní

the dividends

Plural: no change after na

“Díbhinn” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using díbhinn, the Irish word for dividend.

D'íoc an comhlacht díbhinn mhór i mbliana.

The company paid a large dividend this year.

Fuair mé an díbhinn inné.

I received the dividend yesterday.

Tá ráta na díbhinne ag ardú.

The dividend rate is rising.

Ní bheidh díbhinní ar bith á n-íoc don bhliain seo caite.

No dividends will be paid for last year.

Cuirim mo dhíbhinn isteach sa bhanc.

I put my dividend into the bank.

Bhí laghdú sa díbhinn a fuair na scairshealbhóirí.

There was a cut in the dividend the shareholders got.

Roinn an díbhinn ar an roinnteoir.

Divide the dividend by the divisor.

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Dividend in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for dividend?

The Irish for dividend is díbhinn (pronounced “DEE-vin”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is díbhinní.

How do you pronounce díbhinn in Irish?

Díbhinn is said like “DEE-vin” (IPA /ˈdʲiːvʲɪnʲ/).

What is the plural of dividend in Irish?

The plural of díbhinn is díbhinní; with the article, na díbhinní means “the dividends”. The genitive plural is díbhinní, as in íocaíocht na ndíbhinní (the payment of the dividends).

Why does díbhinn change to dhíbhinn or ndíbhinn?

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

Is 'díbhinn' used for the number being divided in maths?

Yes, 'díbhinn' is the number divided, while 'roinnteoir' is the divisor and 'líon' or 'comhrann' relate to the result.

Dividend in Irish (Díbhinn): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage