Economy in Irish (Geilleagar): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for economy?

The Irish for economy is geilleagar (pronounced “GEL-ya-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean household management.

Q: Does geilleagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Geilleagar can mean economy or household management, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “economy” in Irish

Irish:: geilleagar
English:: economy, household management
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GEL-ya-gur” /ˈɟɛlʲəɡəɾ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: geilleagair, an gheilleagair (e.g. fás an gheilleagair, growth of the economy)

What does “geilleagar” mean?

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

economy: The system of production, trade and money in a country or region.Also: economic system, national economy.

1 other meaning: household management

2household management: The careful management of a household's resources; domestic economy.Also: domestic economy, housekeeping.

Other Irish words for economy: coigilt (saving)

“Geilleagar” with the article

Here is geilleagar after the article (an t-alt).

an geilleagar

the economy

No change after an

“Geilleagar” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using geilleagar, the Irish word for economy.

Tá geilleagar na tíre ina phraiseach.

The country's economy is in shambles.

Tá an geilleagar ag fás go tapa anois.

The economy is growing quickly now.

Is mór an tionchar atá ag an turasóireacht ar an ngeilleagar.

Tourism has a big influence on the economy.

Labhair an tAire faoi staid an gheilleagair.

The Minister spoke about the state of the economy.

Bhí cúlú sa gheilleagar anuraidh.

There was a recession in the economy last year.

Tá geilleagar láidir ag an nGearmáin.

Germany has a strong economy.

Chuir an phaindéim isteach go mór ar gheilleagar an domhain.

The pandemic badly affected the world economy.

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Economy in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for economy?

The Irish for economy is geilleagar (pronounced “GEL-ya-gur”). It’s a masculine noun. Depending on context it can also mean household management.

How do you pronounce geilleagar in Irish?

Geilleagar is said like “GEL-ya-gur” (IPA /ˈɟɛlʲəɡəɾ/).

Does geilleagar have a plural?

No plural form is given for geilleagar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does geilleagar have more than one meaning?

Yes. Geilleagar can mean economy or household management, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does geilleagar change to gheilleagar or ngeilleagar?

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

What is the difference between 'geilleagar' and 'eacnamaíocht'?

'Geilleagar' is the economy itself, as in 'geilleagar na tíre', while 'eacnamaíocht' is economics, the subject or science that studies it.

Economy in Irish (Geilleagar): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage