HeyRuaHow to say “gross profit” in Irish
- Irish:
- ollbhrabús
- English:
- gross profit
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “OL-vrah-boos” /ˈoːlˠˌwɾˠəbˠuːsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- ollbhrabúis, an ollbhrabúis (e.g. ráta an ollbhrabúis, the gross profit rate)
What does “ollbhrabús” mean?
- gross profit
- The total profit a business makes from sales before costs such as overheads and tax are taken away.Also: gross margin, gross earnings.
“Ollbhrabús” with the article
Here is ollbhrabús after the article (an t-alt).
an t-ollbhrabús
the gross profit
Masculine nouns take t before a vowel after an
“Ollbhrabús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ollbhrabús, the Irish word for gross profit.
Bhí ollbhrabús maith ag an gcomhlacht anuraidh.
The company had a good gross profit last year.
Tháinig méadú ar an ollbhrabús i mbliana.
The gross profit increased this year.
Ríomh an t-ollbhrabús ar dtús.
Calculate the gross profit first.
Thit corrlach an ollbhrabúis go mór.
The gross profit margin fell sharply.
Is é an t-ollbhrabús díolacháin lúide costas na n-earraí.
Gross profit is sales minus the cost of goods.
Tá ollbhrabús an tsiopa níos airde ná riamh.
The shop's gross profit is higher than ever.
Ní hionann ollbhrabús agus glanbhrabús.
Gross profit is not the same as net profit.
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Gross profit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for gross profit?
The Irish for gross profit is ollbhrabús (pronounced “OL-vrah-boos”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ollbhrabús in Irish?
Ollbhrabús is said like “OL-vrah-boos” (IPA /ˈoːlˠˌwɾˠəbˠuːsˠ/).
Does ollbhrabús have a plural?
No plural form is given for ollbhrabús in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ollbhrabús sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ollbhrabús (the gross profit), a hollbhrabús (her gross profit), a n-ollbhrabús (their gross profit).
What is the difference between ollbhrabús and glanbhrabús?
Ollbhrabús is gross profit, before expenses are deducted, while glanbhrabús is net profit, what remains after all costs.
