HeyRuaHow to say “profit” in Irish
- Irish:
- brabús
- English:
- profit, advantage, surplus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “bra-BOOS” /bˠɾˠəˈbˠuːsˠ/
- Plural:
- brabúis (profits)
- Genitive singular:
- brabúis, an bhrabúis (e.g. ráta brabúis, profit margin)
- Genitive plural:
- brabús, na mbrabús (e.g. cáin na mbrabús, the profits tax)
What does “brabús” mean?
“Brabús” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- profit
- Money gained from business or trade after costs are paid.Also: gain, earnings, return.
“Brabús” with the article
The plural of profit in Irish is brabúis. Here is brabús after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brabús” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brabús, the Irish word for profit.
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Profit in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for profit?
The Irish for profit is brabús (pronounced “bra-BOOS”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brabúis. Depending on context it can also mean advantage or surplus.
How do you pronounce brabús in Irish?
Brabús is said like “bra-BOOS” (IPA /bˠɾˠəˈbˠuːsˠ/).
What is the plural of profit in Irish?
The plural of brabús is brabúis; with the article, na brabúis means “the profits”. The genitive plural is brabús, as in cáin na mbrabús (the profits tax).
Does brabús have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brabús can mean profit, advantage or surplus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brabús change to bhrabús or mbrabús?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brabús becomes mo bhrabús (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrabús (eclipsis).
How do I say 'take advantage of' using brabús?
Use 'brabús a bhaint as': bhain sé brabús as an deis means he took advantage of the opportunity.
What is the opposite of brabús?
The opposite is 'caillteanas', loss.
