HeyRuaHow to say “resource” in Irish
- Irish:
- acmhainn
- English:
- resource, means, capacity
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AK-win” /ˈakˠənʲ/
- Plural:
- acmhainní (resources)
- Genitive singular:
- acmhainne, na hacmhainne (e.g. de réir na hacmhainne, according to the means)
- Genitive plural:
- acmhainní, na n-acmhainní (e.g. bainistíocht na n-acmhainní, the management of the resources)
What does “acmhainn” mean?
“Acmhainn” has three alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- resource
- Something useful that a person, organisation or country has and can draw on, such as money, materials or skills.Also: resources, asset, natural resource.
2 other meanings: means or capacity
- 2means
- The money or wealth someone has, especially as it decides what they can afford.Also: wealth, affordability, afford.
- 3capacity
- The ability or strength to do or bear something.Also: ability, endurance, capability.
“Acmhainn” with the article
The plural of resource in Irish is acmhainní. Here is acmhainn after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Acmhainn” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using acmhainn, the Irish word for resource.
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Resource in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for resource?
The Irish for resource is acmhainn (pronounced “AK-win”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is acmhainní. Depending on context it can also mean means or capacity.
How do you pronounce acmhainn in Irish?
Acmhainn is said like “AK-win” (IPA /ˈakˠənʲ/).
What is the plural of resource in Irish?
The plural of acmhainn is acmhainní; with the article, na hacmhainní means “the resources”. The genitive plural is acmhainní, as in bainistíocht na n-acmhainní (the management of the resources).
Does acmhainn have more than one meaning?
Yes. Acmhainn can mean resource, means or capacity, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does acmhainn sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an acmhainn (the resource), a hacmhainn (her resource), a n-acmhainn (their resource), na hacmhainní (the resources).
How do I say 'I can't afford it' with acmhainn?
Use the copula: 'Ní acmhainn dom é' means 'I can't afford it', and 'Is acmhainn dom é' means 'I can afford it'.
What does 'acmhainn grinn' mean?
'Acmhainn grinn' means a sense of humour, for example 'Tá acmhainn grinn aici', 'She has a sense of humour'.
