HeyRuaHow to say “economy” in Irish
- Irish:
- barainneacht
- English:
- economy
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BAR-in-yakht” /ˈbˠaɾˠənʲəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- barainneachta, na barainneachta (e.g. ar son na barainneachta, for the sake of economy)
What does “barainneacht” mean?
- economy
- Careful, thrifty use of money or resources so that nothing is wasted.Also: thrift, frugality, economizing, saving.
Other Irish words for economy: geilleagar (economy), coigilt (saving)
“Barainneacht” with the article
Here is barainneacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Barainneacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using barainneacht, the Irish word for economy.
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Economy in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for economy?
The Irish for economy is barainneacht (pronounced “BAR-in-yakht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce barainneacht in Irish?
Barainneacht is said like “BAR-in-yakht” (IPA /ˈbˠaɾˠənʲəxt̪ˠ/).
Does barainneacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for barainneacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does barainneacht change to bharainneacht or mbarainneacht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) barainneacht becomes mo bharainneacht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbarainneacht (eclipsis).
Is 'barainneacht' the same as 'geilleagar'?
No. 'Geilleagar' is the economy of a country, while 'barainneacht' means economy in the sense of thrift or saving, as in 'barainneacht a dhéanamh' (to economise).
