HeyRuaHow to say “sector” in Irish
- Irish:
- earnáil
- English:
- sector, category
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, third declension
- Pronunciation:
- “AR-nawl” /ˈaːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/
- Plural:
- earnálacha (sectors)
- Genitive singular:
- earnála, na hearnála (e.g. forbairt na hearnála, development of the sector)
- Genitive plural:
- earnálacha, na n-earnálacha (e.g. ionadaithe earnálacha éagsúla, representatives of various sectors)
What does “earnáil” mean?
“Earnáil” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- sector
- A distinct part or branch of an economy, industry or society, such as the public sector or the tourism sector.Also: industry, branch, field.
1 other meaning: category
- 2category
- A class or division into which things are grouped.Also: class, division.
“Earnáil” with the article
The plural of sector in Irish is earnálacha. Here is earnáil after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Earnáil” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using earnáil, the Irish word for sector.
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Sector in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for sector?
The Irish for sector is earnáil (pronounced “AR-nawl”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is earnálacha. Depending on context it can also mean category.
How do you pronounce earnáil in Irish?
Earnáil is said like “AR-nawl” (IPA /ˈaːɾˠn̪ˠaːlʲ/).
What is the plural of sector in Irish?
The plural of earnáil is earnálacha; with the article, na hearnálacha means “the sectors”. The genitive plural is earnálacha, as in ionadaithe earnálacha éagsúla (representatives of various sectors).
Does earnáil have more than one meaning?
Yes. Earnáil can mean sector or category, depending on context; the first is the most common.
Why does earnáil sometimes have a t or h in front of it?
Irish nouns beginning with a vowel take a prefix after certain words: an earnáil (the sector), a hearnáil (her sector), a n-earnáil (their sector), na hearnálacha (the sectors).
What is the difference between 'earnáil' and 'tionscal'?
'Earnáil' means a sector or branch of the economy, such as 'an earnáil phoiblí', while 'tionscal' means an industry in the sense of manufacturing or a specific trade, such as 'tionscal na turasóireachta'.
