Gain in Irish (Gnóthachan): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for gain?

The Irish for gain is gnóthachan (pronounced “GNOH-huh-khun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnóthachain. Depending on context it can also mean winning.

Q: What is the plural of gain in Irish?

The plural of gnóthachan is gnóthachain; with the article, na gnóthachain means “the gains”. The genitive plural is gnóthachan, as in suim na ngnóthachan (the sum of the gains).

Q: Does gnóthachan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gnóthachan can mean gain or winning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “gain” in Irish

Irish:: gnóthachan
English:: gain, winning
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “GNOH-huh-khun” /ˈɡn̪ˠoːhəxənˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: gnóthachain (gains)
Genitive singular:: gnóthachain, an ghnóthachain (e.g. cáin an ghnóthachain, the tax on the gain)
Genitive plural:: gnóthachan, na ngnóthachan (e.g. suim na ngnóthachan, the sum of the gains)

What does “gnóthachan” mean?

“Gnóthachan” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

gain: A profit or benefit that someone gets from something.Also: profit, benefit, advantage.

1 other meaning: winning

2winning: The act of winning or gaining something; also used for winnings.Also: winnings, gaining.

Other Irish words for gain: buaigh (win), brabach (profit), brabús (profit), proifid (profit)

“Gnóthachan” with the article

The plural of gain in Irish is gnóthachain. Here is gnóthachan after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gnóthachan

the gain

No change after an

na gnóthachain

the gains

Plural: no change after na

“Gnóthachan” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnóthachan, the Irish word for gain.

Ní raibh aon ghnóthachan againn as an obair sin.

We got no gain out of that work.

Is mór an gnóthachan duit an t-eolas sin.

That knowledge is a great benefit to you.

Íocann tú cáin ar an ngnóthachan.

You pay tax on the gain.

Bhí gnóthachain mhóra ag an gcomhlacht i mbliana.

The company had big gains this year.

Chaith sé a ghnóthachan ar fad sa teach tábhairne.

He spent all his winnings in the pub.

Cén gnóthachan atá ann dúinne?

What's the gain in it for us?

Rinneadh gnóthachan beag ar an margadh.

A small gain was made on the market.

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Gain in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for gain?

The Irish for gain is gnóthachan (pronounced “GNOH-huh-khun”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnóthachain. Depending on context it can also mean winning.

How do you pronounce gnóthachan in Irish?

Gnóthachan is said like “GNOH-huh-khun” (IPA /ˈɡn̪ˠoːhəxənˠ/).

What is the plural of gain in Irish?

The plural of gnóthachan is gnóthachain; with the article, na gnóthachain means “the gains”. The genitive plural is gnóthachan, as in suim na ngnóthachan (the sum of the gains).

Does gnóthachan have more than one meaning?

Yes. Gnóthachan can mean gain or winning, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does gnóthachan change to ghnóthachan or ngnóthachan?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) gnóthachan becomes mo ghnóthachan (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár ngnóthachan (eclipsis).

What is the difference between gnóthachan and brabús?

Brabús is the usual word for financial profit, while gnóthachan is a broader 'gain' or 'winnings', as in gnóthachan caipitiúil (capital gain).

Gain in Irish (Gnóthachan): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage