HeyRuaHow to say “parent company” in Irish
- Irish:
- máthairchuideachta
- English:
- parent company
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, fourth declension
- Pronunciation:
- “MAW-hir-khid-yokh-tuh” /ˈmˠaːhəɾʲˌxɪdʲəxt̪ˠə/
- Genitive singular:
- máthairchuideachta, na máthairchuideachta (e.g. oifig na máthairchuideachta, the parent company's office)
What does “máthairchuideachta” mean?
- parent company
- A company that owns or controls one or more other companies, called subsidiaries.Also: holding company, mother company.
“Máthairchuideachta” with the article
Here is máthairchuideachta after the article (an t-alt).
“Máthairchuideachta” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using máthairchuideachta, the Irish word for parent company.
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Parent company in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for parent company?
The Irish for parent company is máthairchuideachta (pronounced “MAW-hir-khid-yokh-tuh”). It’s a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce máthairchuideachta in Irish?
Máthairchuideachta is said like “MAW-hir-khid-yokh-tuh” (IPA /ˈmˠaːhəɾʲˌxɪdʲəxt̪ˠə/).
Does máthairchuideachta have a plural?
No plural form is given for máthairchuideachta in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does máthairchuideachta change to mháthairchuideachta?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo mháthairchuideachta. After ár (our) it stays ár máthairchuideachta, because m does not take eclipsis.
What is the opposite of 'máthairchuideachta'?
A company owned by a parent company is a 'fochuideachta', subsidiary.
Why does the 'c' of 'cuideachta' change in this word?
In compounds the second element is lenited, so 'máthair' plus 'cuideachta' gives 'máthairchuideachta'.
