HeyRuaHow to say “finance” in Irish
- Irish:
- airgeadaíocht
- English:
- finance
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ig-uh-dee-ukht” /ˈaɾʲəɡədiːəxt/
- Genitive singular:
- airgeadaíochta, na hairgeadaíochta (e.g. cúrsaí airgeadaíochta, financial matters)
What does “airgeadaíocht” mean?
- finance
- The management of money, especially funds, budgets and monetary matters of a state or organisation.Also: monetary policy, financial management, monetary affairs.
Other Irish words for finance: airgeadas (finance), maoinigh (fund)
“Airgeadaíocht” with the article
Here is airgeadaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
“Airgeadaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airgeadaíocht, the Irish word for finance.
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Finance in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for finance?
The Irish for finance is airgeadaíocht (pronounced “AR-ig-uh-dee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce airgeadaíocht in Irish?
Airgeadaíocht is said like “AR-ig-uh-dee-ukht” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəɡədiːəxt/).
Does airgeadaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for airgeadaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does airgeadaíocht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an airgeadaíocht (the finance), a hairgeadaíocht (her finance), a n-airgeadaíocht (their finance).
What is the difference between 'airgeadaíocht' and 'airgeadas'?
'Airgeadas' is the usual word for finance or funding in general, while 'airgeadaíocht' leans towards monetary affairs and the management of money, as in 'beartas airgeadaíochta' (monetary policy).
