Management in Irish (Bainistíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for management?

The Irish for management is bainistíocht (pronounced “BAN-ish-teekht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean thriftiness.

Q: Does bainistíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bainistíocht can mean management or thriftiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How to say “management” in Irish

Irish:: bainistíocht
English:: management, thriftiness
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, third declension
Pronunciation:: “BAN-ish-teekht” /ˈbanʲəʃtʲiːxt/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: bainistíochta, na bainistíochta (e.g. cúrsa bainistíochta, management course)

What does “bainistíocht” mean?

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

management: The act or job of managing a business, organisation, team or resources.Also: managing, administration, managership.

1 other meaning: thriftiness

2thriftiness: Careful, economical handling of money or household resources.Also: thrift, economy, good housekeeping.

Other Irish words for management: bainistiú (management), riarachán (administration), bainisteoireacht (management)

“Bainistíocht” with the article

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

an bhainistíocht

the management

Lenition: b becomes bh after an (feminine noun)

“Bainistíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using bainistíocht, the Irish word for management.

Tá suim mhór agam sa bhainistíocht.

I'm very interested in management.

Rinne sí céim i mbainistíocht ghnó.

She did a degree in business management.

Ní raibh an bhainistíocht sásta leis an toradh.

The management weren't happy with the result.

Bhí mé ar chúrsa bainistíochta an tseachtain seo caite.

I was on a management course last week.

Tá bainistíocht ama an-tábhachtach do mhic léinn.

Time management is very important for students.

Theip ar an gcomhlacht de bharr drochbhainistíochta.

The company failed because of bad management.

Tá foireann bainistíochta nua ag an ospidéal.

The hospital has a new management team.

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Management in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for management?

The Irish for management is bainistíocht (pronounced “BAN-ish-teekht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean thriftiness.

How do you pronounce bainistíocht in Irish?

Bainistíocht is said like “BAN-ish-teekht” (IPA /ˈbanʲəʃtʲiːxt/).

Does bainistíocht have a plural?

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

Does bainistíocht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Bainistíocht can mean management or thriftiness, depending on context; the first is the most common.

Why does bainistíocht change to bhainistíocht or mbainistíocht?

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

What is the difference between bainistíocht and bainisteoir?

Bainistíocht is management as an activity or the managing body, while bainisteoir is the person, a manager.

How do I say 'management team' or 'management course'?

Use the genitive: foireann bainistíochta (management team), cúrsa bainistíochta (management course).

Management in Irish (Bainistíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage