HeyRuaHow to say “full employment” in Irish
- Irish:
- lánfhostaíocht
- English:
- full employment
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “LAWN-os-tee-ukht” /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌɔsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- lánfhostaíochta, na lánfhostaíochta (e.g. beartas lánfhostaíochta, full employment policy)
What does “lánfhostaíocht” mean?
- full employment
- An economic situation in which everyone who wants to work has a job.Also: employment, full-time employment.
“Lánfhostaíocht” with the article
Here is lánfhostaíocht after the article (an t-alt).
an lánfhostaíocht
the full employment
No change after an
“Lánfhostaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using lánfhostaíocht, the Irish word for full employment.
Is í an lánfhostaíocht príomhsprioc an rialtais.
Full employment is the government's main goal.
Bhí lánfhostaíocht sa tír roimh an gcúlú eacnamaíochta.
There was full employment in the country before the recession.
Ní féidir an lánfhostaíocht a bhaint amach go héasca.
Full employment cannot be achieved easily.
Labhair an tAire faoi bheartas lánfhostaíochta.
The Minister spoke about a full employment policy.
Tá an geilleagar gar do lánfhostaíocht anois.
The economy is close to full employment now.
Ardaíonn pá go minic nuair a bhíonn lánfhostaíocht ann.
Wages often rise when there is full employment.
Geallann an páirtí lánfhostaíocht faoi cheann cúig bliana.
The party promises full employment within five years.
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Full employment in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for full employment?
The Irish for full employment is lánfhostaíocht (pronounced “LAWN-os-tee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce lánfhostaíocht in Irish?
Lánfhostaíocht is said like “LAWN-os-tee-ukht” (IPA /ˈl̪ˠaːnˌɔsˠt̪ˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).
Does lánfhostaíocht have a plural?
No plural form is given for lánfhostaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
How is 'lánfhostaíocht' different from 'fostaíocht lánaimseartha'?
'Lánfhostaíocht' is the economic state where everyone has work, while 'fostaíocht lánaimseartha' means full-time employment for an individual.
