HeyRuaHow to say “multinational” in Irish
- Irish:
- ilnáisiúntach
- English:
- multinational
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “il-NAW-shoon-tukh” /ˈiːlʲˌnˠaːʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/
- Plural:
- ilnáisiúntaigh (multinationals)
- Genitive singular:
- ilnáisiúntaigh, an ilnáisiúntaigh (e.g. oifig an ilnáisiúntaigh, the multinational's office)
- Genitive plural:
- ilnáisiúntach, na n-ilnáisiúntach (e.g. cánacha na n-ilnáisiúntach, the taxes of the multinationals)
What does “ilnáisiúntach” mean?
- multinational
- A large company that operates in many countries.Also: multinational company, multinational corporation, global company.
“Ilnáisiúntach” with the article
The plural of multinational in Irish is ilnáisiúntaigh. Here is ilnáisiúntach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Ilnáisiúntach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using ilnáisiúntach, the Irish word for multinational.
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Multinational in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for multinational?
The Irish for multinational is ilnáisiúntach (pronounced “il-NAW-shoon-tukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is ilnáisiúntaigh.
How do you pronounce ilnáisiúntach in Irish?
Ilnáisiúntach is said like “il-NAW-shoon-tukh” (IPA /ˈiːlʲˌnˠaːʃuːn̪ˠt̪ˠəx/).
What is the plural of multinational in Irish?
The plural of ilnáisiúntach is ilnáisiúntaigh; with the article, na hilnáisiúntaigh means “the multinationals”. The genitive plural is ilnáisiúntach, as in cánacha na n-ilnáisiúntach (the taxes of the multinationals).
Why does ilnáisiúntach sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an t-ilnáisiúntach (the multinational), a hilnáisiúntach (her multinational), a n-ilnáisiúntach (their multinational), na hilnáisiúntaigh (the multinationals).
Is ilnáisiúntach a noun or an adjective?
Ilnáisiúntach is the noun, a multinational company; the adjective is ilnáisiúnta, as in cuideachta ilnáisiúnta.
