HeyRuaHow to say “monopoly” in Irish
- Irish:
- monaplacht
- English:
- monopoly
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MUN-uh-plukht” /ˈmˠʊnˠəpˠl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/
- Plural:
- monaplachtaí (monopolies)
- Genitive singular:
- monaplachta, na monaplachta (e.g. deireadh na monaplachta, the end of the monopoly)
- Genitive plural:
- monaplachtaí, na monaplachtaí (e.g. cumhacht na monaplachtaí, the power of the monopolies)
What does “monaplacht” mean?
- monopoly
- Exclusive control of the supply of a product or service by one company or body.Also: exclusive control, sole right.
“Monaplacht” with the article
The plural of monopoly in Irish is monaplachtaí. Here is monaplacht after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Monaplacht” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using monaplacht, the Irish word for monopoly.
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Monopoly in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for monopoly?
The Irish for monopoly is monaplacht (pronounced “MUN-uh-plukht”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is monaplachtaí.
How do you pronounce monaplacht in Irish?
Monaplacht is said like “MUN-uh-plukht” (IPA /ˈmˠʊnˠəpˠl̪ˠəxt̪ˠ/).
What is the plural of monopoly in Irish?
The plural of monaplacht is monaplachtaí; with the article, na monaplachtaí means “the monopolies”. The genitive plural is monaplachtaí, as in cumhacht na monaplachtaí (the power of the monopolies).
Why does monaplacht change to mhonaplacht?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mhonaplacht. After ár (our) it stays ár monaplacht, because m does not take eclipsis.
How do I say someone has a monopoly on something?
Use 'ag' and 'ar': tá monaplacht acu ar an margadh, they have a monopoly on the market.
