HeyRuaHow to say “nationalization” in Irish
- Irish:
- náisiúnú
- English:
- nationalization
- Word type:
- noun (verbal noun)
- Verbal noun of:
- náisiúnaigh, to nationalize (ag náisiúnú, nationalizing)
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “NAW-shoo-noo” /ˈn̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠuː/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- náisiúnaithe, an náisiúnaithe (e.g. polasaí náisiúnaithe, a policy of nationalization)
What does “náisiúnú” mean?
- nationalization
- The act of bringing an industry, company or resource under state ownership and control; verbal noun of the verb náisiúnaigh.Also: nationalisation, state ownership, nationalizing.
“Náisiúnú” as a verbal noun
After ag, náisiúnú means nationalizing: it is the verbal noun of the verb náisiúnaigh (to nationalize). A noun that follows it goes into the genitive.
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+náisiúnúverbal noun
=ag náisiúnúnationalizing
“Náisiúnú” with the article
Here is náisiúnú after the article (an t-alt).
an náisiúnú
the nationalization
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“Náisiúnú” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using náisiúnú, the Irish word for nationalization.
Bhí an rialtas i bhfabhar náisiúnú na mbanc.
The government was in favour of nationalizing the banks.
Chuir na fostóirí i gcoinne an náisiúnaithe.
The employers opposed the nationalization.
Tharla náisiúnú an iarnróid tar éis an chogaidh.
The nationalization of the railway happened after the war.
Is ceist chonspóideach é an náisiúnú i gcónaí.
Nationalization is always a controversial issue.
Labhair an t-aire faoi phlean náisiúnaithe nua.
The minister spoke about a new nationalization plan.
D'éiligh na ceardchumainn náisiúnú na mianach.
The trade unions demanded the nationalization of the mines.
Ní raibh aon náisiúnú ann sa deireadh.
In the end there was no nationalization.
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Nationalization in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for nationalization?
The Irish for nationalization is náisiúnú (pronounced “NAW-shoo-noo”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce náisiúnú in Irish?
Náisiúnú is said like “NAW-shoo-noo” (IPA /ˈn̪ˠaːʃuːn̪ˠuː/).
Does náisiúnú have a plural?
No plural form is given for náisiúnú in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
What is the opposite of náisiúnú?
The opposite is príobháidiú, privatization, the transfer of state property into private ownership.
