HeyRuaHow to say “economist” in Irish
- Irish:
- eacnamaí
- English:
- economist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-nuh-mee” /ˈakˠnˠəmˠiː/
- Plural:
- eacnamaithe (economists)
- Genitive singular:
- eacnamaí, an eacnamaí (e.g. tuairim an eacnamaí, the economist's opinion)
- Genitive plural:
- eacnamaithe, na n-eacnamaithe (e.g. cumann na n-eacnamaithe, the economists' association)
What does “eacnamaí” mean?
- economist
- A person who studies or is an expert in economics.Also: economics expert, economic analyst.
“Eacnamaí” with the article
The plural of economist in Irish is eacnamaithe. Here is eacnamaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Eacnamaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using eacnamaí, the Irish word for economist.
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Economist in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for economist?
The Irish for economist is eacnamaí (pronounced “AK-nuh-mee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is eacnamaithe.
How do you pronounce eacnamaí in Irish?
Eacnamaí is said like “AK-nuh-mee” (IPA /ˈakˠnˠəmˠiː/).
What is the plural of economist in Irish?
The plural of eacnamaí is eacnamaithe; with the article, na heacnamaithe means “the economists”. The genitive plural is eacnamaithe, as in cumann na n-eacnamaithe (the economists' association).
Why does eacnamaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-eacnamaí (the economist), a heacnamaí (her economist), a n-eacnamaí (their economist), na heacnamaithe (the economists).
What is the difference between 'eacnamaí' and 'eacnamaíocht'?
'Eacnamaí' is the person, an economist, while 'eacnamaíocht' is the subject, economics.
How do I say 'the economy' in Irish?
Use 'an geilleagar' for the economy itself; 'eacnamaí' only means the person who studies it.
