Microeconomics in Irish (Micreacnamaíocht): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for microeconomics?

The Irish for microeconomics is micreacnamaíocht (pronounced “MIK-ruh-AK-nuh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “microeconomics” in Irish

Irish:: micreacnamaíocht
English:: microeconomics
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine
Pronunciation:: “MIK-ruh-AK-nuh-mee-ukht” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌaknəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: micreacnamaíochta, na micreacnamaíochta (e.g. léachtóir micreacnamaíochta, microeconomics lecturer)

What does “micreacnamaíocht” mean?

microeconomics: The branch of economics that studies the decisions of individuals, households and firms and how particular markets work.Also: micro-economics, microeconomic theory.

“Micreacnamaíocht” with the article

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

an mhicreacnamaíocht

the microeconomics

Lenition: m becomes mh after an (feminine noun)

“Micreacnamaíocht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using micreacnamaíocht, the Irish word for microeconomics.

Is ábhar suimiúil í an mhicreacnamaíocht.

Microeconomics is an interesting subject.

Tá scrúdú micreacnamaíochta agam amárach.

I have a microeconomics exam tomorrow.

Déanann micreacnamaíocht staidéar ar mhargaí aonair.

Microeconomics studies individual markets.

Rinne mé cúrsa i micreacnamaíocht san ollscoil.

I did a course in microeconomics at university.

Ní thuigim na téarmaí sa mhicreacnamaíocht go fóill.

I don't understand the terms in microeconomics yet.

Tá leabhar nua ar an micreacnamaíocht foilsithe aici.

She has published a new book on microeconomics.

Is maith liom an mhicreacnamaíocht níos fearr ná an mhacreacnamaíocht.

I like microeconomics better than macroeconomics.

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Microeconomics in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for microeconomics?

The Irish for microeconomics is micreacnamaíocht (pronounced “MIK-ruh-AK-nuh-mee-ukht”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce micreacnamaíocht in Irish?

Micreacnamaíocht is said like “MIK-ruh-AK-nuh-mee-ukht” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌaknəmˠiːəxt̪ˠ/).

Does micreacnamaíocht have a plural?

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

Why does micreacnamaíocht change to mhicreacnamaíocht?

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

What is the opposite of micreacnamaíocht?

The opposite is macreacnamaíocht, macroeconomics, which studies the economy as a whole; both build on eacnamaíocht, economics.

Microeconomics in Irish (Micreacnamaíocht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage