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Ordinary stock in Irish (Gnáthstoc): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for ordinary stock is gnáthstoc, a masculine noun (plural gnáthstoic).
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How to say “ordinary stock” in Irish

Irish:
gnáthstoc
English:
ordinary stock
Word type:
noun
Gender:
masculine
Pronunciation:
“GNAW-stuk”  /ˈɡɾˠaːˌsˠt̪ˠɔk/
Various forms
Plural:
gnáthstoic (ordinary stocks)
Genitive singular:
gnáthstoic, an ghnáthstoic (e.g. luach an ghnáthstoic, value of the ordinary stock)
Genitive plural:
gnáthstoc, na ngnáthstoc (e.g. díol na ngnáthstoc, the sale of the ordinary stocks)

What does “gnáthstoc” mean?

ordinary stock
Ordinary shares or stock in a company, giving holders a share of profits after preferred stock is paid.Also: common stock, ordinary share, equity.

“Gnáthstoc” with the article

The plural of ordinary stock in Irish is gnáthstoic. Here is gnáthstoc after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an gnáthstoc
the ordinary stock
No change after an
na gnáthstoic
the ordinary stocks
Plural: no change after na

“Gnáthstoc” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using gnáthstoc, the Irish word for ordinary stock.

Cheannaigh sí gnáthstoc sa chomhlacht anuraidh.
She bought ordinary stock in the company last year.
Tá an gnáthstoc ag dul i méid.
The ordinary stock is increasing.
D'ardaigh luach an ghnáthstoic inné.
The value of the ordinary stock rose yesterday.
Tá gnáthstoic na mbanc faoi bhrú.
The banks' ordinary stocks are under pressure.
Dhíol mé mo ghnáthstoc ar fad.
I sold all my ordinary stock.
Infheistíodh an t-airgead i ngnáthstoc.
The money was invested in ordinary stock.
Íoctar díbhinn ar an ngnáthstoc gach bliain.
A dividend is paid on the ordinary stock every year.

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Ordinary stock in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for ordinary stock?

The Irish for ordinary stock is gnáthstoc (pronounced “GNAW-stuk”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is gnáthstoic.

How do you pronounce gnáthstoc in Irish?

Gnáthstoc is said like “GNAW-stuk” (IPA /ˈɡɾˠaːˌsˠt̪ˠɔk/).

What is the plural of ordinary stock in Irish?

The plural of gnáthstoc is gnáthstoic; with the article, na gnáthstoic means “the ordinary stocks”. The genitive plural is gnáthstoc, as in díol na ngnáthstoc (the sale of the ordinary stocks).

Why does gnáthstoc change to ghnáthstoc or ngnáthstoc?

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

How is 'gnáthstoc' different from 'gnáthscair'?

'Gnáthscair' is an individual ordinary share, while 'gnáthstoc' refers to ordinary stock as a holding or class of capital.

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