HeyRuaHow to say “monopolization” in Irish
- Irish:
- monaplú
- English:
- monopolization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- monaplaigh, to monopolize (ag monaplú, monopolizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “MUN-uh-ploo” /ˈmˠɔnˠəpˠl̪ˠuː/
- Genitive singular:
- monaplaithe, an mhonaplaithe (e.g. cosc an mhonaplaithe, the prevention of monopolization)
What does “monaplú” mean?
- monopolization
- The act of taking or having complete control of something so that others cannot share in it; it is the verbal noun of the verb monaplaigh.Also: monopolizing, monopolisation, cornering.
“Monaplú” as a verbal noun
After ag, monaplú means monopolizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb monaplaigh (to monopolize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
“Monaplú” with the article
Here is monaplú after the article (an t-alt).
“Monaplú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using monaplú, the Irish word for monopolization.
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Monopolization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monopolization?
The Irish for monopolization is monaplú (pronounced “MUN-uh-ploo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce monaplú in Irish?
Monaplú is said like “MUN-uh-ploo” (IPA /ˈmˠɔnˠəpˠl̪ˠuː/).
Does monaplú have a plural?
No plural form is given for monaplú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does monaplú change to mhonaplú?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonaplú. After ár (our) it stays ár monaplú, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the difference between monaplú and monaplacht?
Monaplacht is a monopoly itself, while monaplú is the act of monopolizing, the verbal noun of monaplaigh.
