HeyRuaHow to say “economic” in Irish
- Irish:
- eacnamaíoch
- English:
- economic, economical
- Word type:
- adjective
- More economic:
- níos eacnamaíche
- Most economic:
- is eacnamaíche
- Plural:
- eacnamaíocha
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-na-mee-okh” /ˈakənˠəmˠiːəx/
What does “eacnamaíoch” mean?
“Eacnamaíoch” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- economic
- Relating to the economy or to economics.Also: financial, fiscal.
1 other meaning: economical
- 2economical
- Using money or resources carefully without waste.Also: thrifty, cost-effective, frugal.
Other Irish adjectives for economic: geilleagrach (economic)
“Eacnamaíoch” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is eacnamaíoch after fás (growth, masculine), after forbairt (development, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, eacnamaíocha.
More economic, most economic, very economic
| more economic | níos eacnamaíche | in the past tense: ní b'eacnamaíche |
|---|---|---|
| most economic | is eacnamaíche | in the past tense: ab eacnamaíche |
| as economic as | chomh heacnamaíoch le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very economic | an-eacnamaíoch | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too economic | ró-eacnamaíoch | ró- lenites |
“Eacnamaíoch” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Economic in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for economic?
The Irish for economic is eacnamaíoch (pronounced “AK-na-mee-okh”). It comes after the noun: fás eacnamaíoch, an economic growth; forbairt eacnamaíoch, an economic development.
How do you say more economic and most economic in Irish?
níos eacnamaíche is more economic and is eacnamaíche is most economic. In the past tense they become ní b'eacnamaíche and ab eacnamaíche.
What is the plural of eacnamaíoch?
With a plural noun eacnamaíoch becomes eacnamaíocha: fáis eacnamaíocha, forbairtí eacnamaíocha.
How do you say very economic in Irish?
an-eacnamaíoch. Too economic is ró-eacnamaíoch, and as economic as is chomh heacnamaíoch le.
Does eacnamaíoch have more than one meaning?
Yes. Eacnamaíoch can mean economic or economical, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'eacnamaíoch' and 'geilleagrach'?
Both can mean economic, but 'eacnamaíoch' is the usual word in modern texts, as in 'fás eacnamaíoch', while 'geilleagrach' relates more directly to 'geilleagar', the economy.
