HeyRuaHow to say “profit” in Irish
- Irish:
- brabach
- English:
- profit, advantage, surplus
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “BRAH-bukh” /ˈbˠɾˠabˠəx/
- Plural:
- brabaigh (profits)
- Genitive singular:
- brabaigh, an bhrabaigh (e.g. méid an bhrabaigh, the amount of the profit)
- Genitive plural:
- brabach, na mbrabach (e.g. cáin na mbrabach, the tax on the profits)
What does “brabach” mean?
“Brabach” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- profit
- Money gained from business or trade after costs are paid.Also: gain, return, earnings.
2 other meanings: advantage or surplus
“Brabach” with the article
The plural of profit in Irish is brabaigh. Here is brabach after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Brabach” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using brabach, 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 brabach (pronounced “BRAH-bukh”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is brabaigh. Depending on context it can also mean advantage or surplus.
How do you pronounce brabach in Irish?
Brabach is said like “BRAH-bukh” (IPA /ˈbˠɾˠabˠəx/).
What is the plural of profit in Irish?
The plural of brabach is brabaigh; with the article, na brabaigh means “the profits”. The genitive plural is brabach, as in cáin na mbrabach (the tax on the profits).
Does brabach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Brabach can mean profit, advantage or surplus, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does brabach change to bhrabach or mbrabach?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) brabach becomes mo bhrabach (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár mbrabach (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'brabach' and 'sochar'?
'Brabach' is mainly financial profit, while 'sochar' means benefit or gain more generally, as in 'sochar leasa shóisialaigh' (social welfare benefit).
How do I say 'take advantage of' using this word?
Say 'brabach a bhaint as', e.g. 'bhain sé brabach as an deis' (he took advantage of the chance).
