HeyRuaHow to say “gross product” in Irish
- Irish:
- olltáirgeacht
- English:
- gross product, mass production
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “OWL-taw-ryuh-gukht” /ˈəul̪ˠˌt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟəxt̪ˠ/
- Genitive singular:
- olltáirgeachta, na holltáirgeachta (e.g. fás na holltáirgeachta, growth of the gross product)
What does “olltáirgeacht” mean?
“Olltáirgeacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- gross product
- The total value of goods and services produced, especially by a country's economy, before deductions.Also: gross output, gross national product, gnp.
1 other meaning: mass production
- 2mass production
- The production of goods in very large quantities, usually by machines in factories.Also: mass product, large-scale production.
“Olltáirgeacht” with the article
Here is olltáirgeacht after the article (an t-alt).
“Olltáirgeacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using olltáirgeacht, the Irish word for gross product.
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Gross product in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gross product?
The Irish for gross product is olltáirgeacht (pronounced “OWL-taw-ryuh-gukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean mass production.
How do you pronounce olltáirgeacht in Irish?
Olltáirgeacht is said like “OWL-taw-ryuh-gukht” (IPA /ˈəul̪ˠˌt̪ˠaːɾʲəɟəxt̪ˠ/).
Does olltáirgeacht have a plural?
No plural form is given for olltáirgeacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Does olltáirgeacht have more than one meaning?
Yes. Olltáirgeacht can mean gross product or mass production, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does olltáirgeacht sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an olltáirgeacht (the gross product), a holltáirgeacht (her gross product), a n-olltáirgeacht (their gross product).
How do you say GDP in Irish?
GDP is 'olltáirgeacht intíre' (OTI), while GNP is 'olltáirgeacht náisiúnta' (OTN).
