Microenterprise in Irish (Micreaghnóthas): Meaning

Q: What is the Irish for microenterprise?

The Irish for microenterprise is micreaghnóthas (pronounced “MIK-ruh-gnoh-huss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreaghnóthais.

Q: What is the plural of microenterprise in Irish?

The plural of micreaghnóthas is micreaghnóthais; with the article, na micreaghnóthais means “the microenterprises”. The genitive plural is micreaghnóthas, as in líon na micreaghnóthas (number of microenterprises).

How to say “microenterprise” in Irish

Irish:: micreaghnóthas
English:: microenterprise
Word type:: noun
Gender:: masculine, first declension
Pronunciation:: “MIK-ruh-gnoh-huss” /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌɡnoːhəsˠ/

Various forms

Plural:: micreaghnóthais (microenterprises)
Genitive singular:: micreaghnóthais, an mhicreaghnóthais (e.g. úinéir an mhicreaghnóthais, owner of the microenterprise)
Genitive plural:: micreaghnóthas, na micreaghnóthas (e.g. líon na micreaghnóthas, number of microenterprises)

What does “micreaghnóthas” mean?

microenterprise: A very small business, usually with fewer than ten employees.Also: micro-enterprise, micro business, very small business.

“Micreaghnóthas” with the article

The plural of microenterprise in Irish is micreaghnóthais. Here is micreaghnóthas after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an micreaghnóthas

the microenterprise

No change after an

na micreaghnóthais

the microenterprises

Plural: no change after na

“Micreaghnóthas” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using micreaghnóthas, the Irish word for microenterprise.

Is micreaghnóthas é an siopa beag seo.

This little shop is a microenterprise.

Bhunaigh sí micreaghnóthas ina baile féin.

She set up a microenterprise in her own town.

Tá ceathrar ag obair sa mhicreaghnóthas.

Four people work in the microenterprise.

Fuair an micreaghnóthas deontas ón gcomhairle.

The microenterprise got a grant from the council.

Tá a lán micreaghnóthas faoin tuath.

There are many microenterprises in the countryside.

Tacaíonn an rialtas le micreaghnóthais nua.

The government supports new microenterprises.

D'fhás mo mhicreaghnóthas go gasta i mbliana.

My microenterprise grew quickly this year.

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Microenterprise in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for microenterprise?

The Irish for microenterprise is micreaghnóthas (pronounced “MIK-ruh-gnoh-huss”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is micreaghnóthais.

How do you pronounce micreaghnóthas in Irish?

Micreaghnóthas is said like “MIK-ruh-gnoh-huss” (IPA /ˈmʲɪcɾʲəˌɡnoːhəsˠ/).

What is the plural of microenterprise in Irish?

The plural of micreaghnóthas is micreaghnóthais; with the article, na micreaghnóthais means “the microenterprises”. The genitive plural is micreaghnóthas, as in líon na micreaghnóthas (number of microenterprises).

Why does micreaghnóthas change to mhicreaghnóthas?

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

How does 'micreaghnóthas' differ from 'gnóthas'?

'Gnóthas' is any enterprise or business, while 'micreaghnóthas' is specifically a very small one, typically under ten staff.

Microenterprise in Irish (Micreaghnóthas): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage