HeyRuaHow to say “funding” in Irish
- Irish:
- maoiniú
- English:
- funding, endowment
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- maoinigh, to fund (ag maoiniú, funding)
- Gender:
- masculine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MWEEN-yoo” /ˈmˠiːnʲuː/
- Plural:
- maoinithe
- Genitive singular:
- maoinithe, an mhaoinithe (e.g. foinse an mhaoinithe, the source of the funding)
- Genitive plural:
- maoinithe, na maoinithe (e.g. foinsí na maoinithe, the sources of funding)
What does “maoiniú” mean?
“Maoiniú” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- funding
- The act of providing money for something; the verbal noun of the verb maoinigh, to fund or finance.Also: financing, finance, sponsorship.
1 other meaning: endowment
- 2endowment
- Money given to an institution or cause to support it, especially on a lasting basis.Also: grant, subsidy.
“Maoiniú” as a verbal noun
After ag, maoiniú means funding: it is the verbal noun of the verb maoinigh (to fund). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Maoiniú” with the article
The plural of funding in Irish is maoinithe. Here is maoiniú after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Maoiniú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using maoiniú, the Irish word for funding.
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Funding in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for funding?
The Irish for funding is maoiniú (pronounced “MWEEN-yoo”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is maoinithe. Depending on context it can also mean endowment.
How do you pronounce maoiniú in Irish?
Maoiniú is said like “MWEEN-yoo” (IPA /ˈmˠiːnʲuː/).
What is the plural of funding in Irish?
The plural of maoiniú is maoinithe; with the article, it is na maoinithe. The genitive plural is maoinithe, as in foinsí na maoinithe (the sources of funding).
Does maoiniú have more than one meaning?
Yes. Maoiniú can mean funding or endowment, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does maoiniú change to mhaoiniú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaoiniú. After ár (our) it stays ár maoiniú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between maoiniú and cistiú?
Both mean funding; maoiniú is the more common general word, while cistiú is often used in official contexts for providing funds from a fund (ciste).
