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Net profit in Irish (Glanbhrabach): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for net profit is glanbhrabach, a masculine noun.
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How to say “net profit” in Irish

Irish:
glanbhrabach
English:
net profit
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“GLAN-vrob-ukh”  /ˈɡlanˌvˠɾˠabˠəx/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
glanbhrabaigh, an ghlanbhrabaigh (e.g. ráta an ghlanbhrabaigh, the net profit rate)

What does “glanbhrabach” mean?

net profit
The profit left over after all costs and expenses have been taken away.Also: net gain, net income, bottom line.

“Glanbhrabach” with the article

Here is glanbhrabach after the article (an t-alt).

an glanbhrabach
the net profit
No change after an

“Glanbhrabach” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using glanbhrabach, the Irish word for net profit.

Bhí glanbhrabach maith ag an gcomhlacht i mbliana.
The company made a good net profit this year.
Tháinig méadú ar an nglanbhrabach arís.
The net profit increased again.
Roinneadh cuid den ghlanbhrabach ar na hoibrithe.
Part of the net profit was shared among the workers.
Cé mhéad glanbhrabaigh a rinne an siopa?
How much net profit did the shop make?
Thit an glanbhrabach go mór anuraidh.
Net profit fell sharply last year.
Íoctar cáin ar an nglanbhrabach.
Tax is paid on the net profit.
Léirítear an glanbhrabach sa tuarascáil bhliantúil.
The net profit is shown in the annual report.

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Net profit in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for net profit?

The Irish for net profit is glanbhrabach (pronounced “GLAN-vrob-ukh”). It’s a masculine noun.

How do you pronounce glanbhrabach in Irish?

Glanbhrabach is said like “GLAN-vrob-ukh” (IPA /ˈɡlanˌvˠɾˠabˠəx/).

Does glanbhrabach have a plural?

No plural form is given for glanbhrabach in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Why does glanbhrabach change to ghlanbhrabach or nglanbhrabach?

Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) glanbhrabach becomes mo ghlanbhrabach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár nglanbhrabach (eclipsis).

What is the difference between glanbhrabach and ollbhrabach?

Glanbhrabach is net profit, after all expenses, while ollbhrabach is gross profit, before expenses are deducted.

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