HeyRuaHow to say “financier” in Irish
- Irish:
- airgeadaí
- English:
- financier, monetarist
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-ig-uh-dee” /ˈaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠiː/
- Plural:
- airgeadaithe (financiers)
- Genitive singular:
- airgeadaí, an airgeadaí (e.g. oifig an airgeadaí, the financier's office)
- Genitive plural:
- airgeadaithe, na n-airgeadaithe (e.g. cumann na n-airgeadaithe, the association of the financiers)
What does “airgeadaí” mean?
“Airgeadaí” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- financier
- A person who deals in or manages large amounts of money, especially in banking or investment.Also: money man, banker, investor.
1 other meaning: monetarist
- 2monetarist
- An economist or person who believes that controlling the money supply is the key to managing an economy.Also: monetary economist.
“Airgeadaí” with the article
The plural of financier in Irish is airgeadaithe. Here is airgeadaí after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Airgeadaí” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using airgeadaí, the Irish word for financier.
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Financier in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for financier?
The Irish for financier is airgeadaí (pronounced “AR-ig-uh-dee”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is airgeadaithe. Depending on context it can also mean monetarist.
How do you pronounce airgeadaí in Irish?
Airgeadaí is said like “AR-ig-uh-dee” (IPA /ˈaɾʲəɟəd̪ˠiː/).
What is the plural of financier in Irish?
The plural of airgeadaí is airgeadaithe; with the article, na hairgeadaithe means “the financiers”. The genitive plural is airgeadaithe, as in cumann na n-airgeadaithe (the association of the financiers).
Does airgeadaí have more than one meaning?
Yes. Airgeadaí can mean financier or monetarist, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does airgeadaí sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-airgeadaí (the financier), a hairgeadaí (her financier), a n-airgeadaí (their financier), na hairgeadaithe (the financiers).
How is 'airgeadaí' different from 'airgeadóir'?
'Airgeadaí' means a financier or monetarist, while 'airgeadóir' is used for a cashier or someone who handles money, so do not confuse the two.
