HeyRuaHow to say “enterprise” in Irish
- Irish:
- fiontraíocht
- English:
- enterprise
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “FYUN-tree-ukht” /ˈfʲʊn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- fiontraíochta, na fiontraíochta (e.g. scéim fiontraíochta, enterprise scheme)
What does “fiontraíocht” mean?
- enterprise
- The activity of starting and running new businesses, taking risks in the hope of profit.Also: entrepreneurship, business enterprise, venture.
Other Irish words for enterprise: fiontar (venture)
“Fiontraíocht” with the article
Here is fiontraíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Fiontraíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using fiontraíocht, the Irish word for enterprise.
Other nouns in Irish
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Enterprise in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for enterprise?
The Irish for enterprise is fiontraíocht (pronounced “FYUN-tree-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce fiontraíocht in Irish?
Fiontraíocht is said like “FYUN-tree-ukht” (IPA /ˈfʲʊn̪ˠt̪ˠɾˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does fiontraíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for fiontraíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does fiontraíocht change to fhiontraíocht or bhfiontraíocht?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) fiontraíocht becomes m'fhiontraíocht (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár bhfiontraíocht (eclipsis).
What is the difference between fiontraíocht, fiontar and fiontraí?
Fiontraíocht is enterprise or entrepreneurship as an activity, fiontar is a single venture or undertaking, and fiontraí is the entrepreneur.
