Macroeconomics in Irish (Maicreacnamaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for macroeconomics?

The Irish for macroeconomics is maicreacnamaíocht (pronounced “MAK-rah-AK-nuh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “macroeconomics” in Irish

Irish:: maicreacnamaíocht
English:: macroeconomics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MAK-rah-AK-nuh-mee-ukht” /ˈmakɾʲəˌakənˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: maicreacnamaíochta, na maicreacnamaíochta (e.g. prionsabail na maicreacnamaíochta, the principles of macroeconomics)

What does “maicreacnamaíocht” mean?

macroeconomics: The branch of economics that studies the economy as a whole, such as inflation, growth and unemployment.Also: macroeconomic, macro economics.

“Maicreacnamaíocht” with the article

Here is maicreacnamaíocht after the article (an t-alt).

an mhaicreacnamaíocht

the macroeconomics

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Maicreacnamaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using maicreacnamaíocht, the Irish word for macroeconomics.

Tá mé ag déanamh staidéir ar mhaicreacnamaíocht.

I am studying macroeconomics.

Pléann an mhaicreacnamaíocht boilsciú agus dífhostaíocht.

Macroeconomics deals with inflation and unemployment.

Fuair sí grád maith sa mhaicreacnamaíocht.

She got a good grade in macroeconomics.

Is léachtóir maicreacnamaíochta é m'uncail.

My uncle is a macroeconomics lecturer.

Cheannaigh mé téacsleabhar maicreacnamaíochta inné.

I bought a macroeconomics textbook yesterday.

Is ábhar deacair í an mhaicreacnamaíocht.

Macroeconomics is a difficult subject.

Tá suim mhór agam i maicreacnamaíocht.

I have a great interest in macroeconomics.

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Macroeconomics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for macroeconomics?

The Irish for macroeconomics is maicreacnamaíocht (pronounced “MAK-rah-AK-nuh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce maicreacnamaíocht in Irish?

Maicreacnamaíocht is said like “MAK-rah-AK-nuh-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmakɾʲəˌakənˠəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does maicreacnamaíocht have a plural?

No plural form is given for maicreacnamaíocht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does maicreacnamaíocht change to mhaicreacnamaíocht?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhaicreacnamaíocht. After ár (our) it stays ár maicreacnamaíocht, because m does not take eclipsis.

What is the opposite of maicreacnamaíocht?

The study of individual markets and firms is micreacnamaíocht (microeconomics); both are branches of eacnamaíocht (economics).

Macroeconomics in Irish (Maicreacnamaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage