HeyRuaHow to say “mercantilism” in Irish
- Irish:
- marsantachas
- English:
- mercantilism
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MAR-suhn-tuh-khuhs” /ˈmˠaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəxəsˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- marsantachais, an mharsantachais (e.g. teoiric an mharsantachais, the theory of mercantilism)
What does “marsantachas” mean?
- mercantilism
- An economic theory and policy that values trade and the build-up of national wealth through exports, or more generally a commercial, money-making outlook.Also: commercialism, mercantile system.
“Marsantachas” with the article
Here is marsantachas after the article (an t-alt).
an marsantachas
the mercantilism
No change after an
“Marsantachas” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using marsantachas, the Irish word for mercantilism.
Bhí marsantachas láidir san Eoraip san ochtú haois déag.
Mercantilism was strong in Europe in the eighteenth century.
Rinneamar staidéar ar an marsantachas sa rang staire.
We studied mercantilism in history class.
Cháin Adam Smith smaointe an mharsantachais.
Adam Smith criticised the ideas of mercantilism.
Is córas eacnamaíochta é an marsantachas.
Mercantilism is an economic system.
Chreid lucht an mharsantachais gur saibhreas é ór.
Supporters of mercantilism believed gold was wealth.
Tá blas den mharsantachas ar an bpolasaí nua.
The new policy has a flavour of mercantilism.
Tháinig deireadh leis an marsantachas le saorthrádáil.
Mercantilism ended with free trade.
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Mercantilism in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for mercantilism?
The Irish for mercantilism is marsantachas (pronounced “MAR-suhn-tuh-khuhs”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce marsantachas in Irish?
Marsantachas is said like “MAR-suhn-tuh-khuhs” (IPA /ˈmˠaɾˠsˠən̪ˠt̪ˠəxəsˠ/).
Does marsantachas have a plural?
No plural form is given for marsantachas in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does marsantachas change to mharsantachas?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mharsantachas. After ár (our) it stays ár marsantachas, because m does not take eclipsis.
How is 'marsantachas' related to 'marsantach'?
'Marsantach' is an adjective meaning mercantile or commercial, and 'marsantachas' is the abstract noun naming the doctrine, mercantilism.
