HeyRuaHow to say “incorporation” in Irish
- Irish:
- ionchorprú
- English:
- incorporation
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- ionchorpraigh, to incorporate (ag ionchorprú, incorporating)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “UN-khor-proo” /ˈɪnˠxɔɾˠpˠɾˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- ionchorpraithe, an ionchorpraithe (e.g. teastas ionchorpraithe, certificate of incorporation)
What does “ionchorprú” mean?
- incorporation
- The act of incorporating something, such as forming a company or including one thing within another; it is the verbal noun of the verb ionchorpraigh.Also: incorporating, inclusion, integration.
“Ionchorprú” as a verbal noun
After ag, ionchorprú means incorporating: it is the verbal noun of the verb ionchorpraigh (to incorporate). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Ionchorprú” with the article
Here is ionchorprú after the article (an t-alt).
“Ionchorprú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ionchorprú, the Irish word for incorporation.
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Incorporation in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for incorporation?
The Irish for incorporation is ionchorprú (pronounced “UN-khor-proo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce ionchorprú in Irish?
Ionchorprú is said like “UN-khor-proo” (IPA /ˈɪnˠxɔɾˠpˠɾˠuː/).
Does ionchorprú have a plural?
No plural form is given for ionchorprú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does ionchorprú sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ionchorprú (the incorporation), a hionchorprú (her incorporation), a n-ionchorprú (their incorporation).
What verb is ionchorprú from?
It is the verbal noun of ionchorpraigh, 'incorporate', as in cuideachta a ionchorprú, 'to incorporate a company'.
