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Shareholding in Irish (Scairsheilbh): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

The Irish for shareholding is scairsheilbh, a feminine noun (plural scairshealbha).
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How to say “shareholding” in Irish

Irish:
scairsheilbh
English:
shareholding
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:
“SKAR-hel-uv”  /ˈskaɾʲˌhɛlʲəvʲ/
Various forms
Plural:
scairshealbha
Genitive singular:
scairsheilbhe, na scairsheilbhe (e.g. luach na scairsheilbhe, value of the shareholding)
Genitive plural:
scairshealbh, na scairshealbh (e.g. díol na scairshealbh, the sale of the shareholdings)

What does “scairsheilbh” mean?

shareholding
The shares that a person or body owns in a company.Also: stake, holding of shares, equity stake.

“Scairsheilbh” with the article

The plural of shareholding in Irish is scairshealbha. Here is scairsheilbh after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.

an scairsheilbh
the shareholding
No change after an
na scairshealbha
the shareholding (plural)
Plural: no change after na

“Scairsheilbh” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using scairsheilbh, the Irish word for shareholding.

Tá scairsheilbh mhór aici sa chomhlacht.
She has a large shareholding in the company.
Dhíol an rialtas an scairsheilbh anuraidh.
The government sold the shareholding last year.
Méadaíodh luach na scairsheilbhe go mór.
The value of the shareholding increased greatly.
Tá a gcuid scairshealbha á n-athbhreithniú acu.
They are reviewing their shareholdings.
Ba mhaith liom mo scairsheilbh a dhíol.
I would like to sell my shareholding.
Tá athrú tagtha i scairsheilbh an bhainc.
There has been a change in the bank's shareholding.
Tuairiscíodh na scairshealbha sa tuarascáil bhliantúil.
The shareholdings were reported in the annual report.

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Shareholding in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for shareholding?

The Irish for shareholding is scairsheilbh (pronounced “SKAR-hel-uv”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is scairshealbha.

How do you pronounce scairsheilbh in Irish?

Scairsheilbh is said like “SKAR-hel-uv” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲˌhɛlʲəvʲ/).

What is the plural of shareholding in Irish?

The plural of scairsheilbh is scairshealbha; with the article, it is na scairshealbha. The genitive plural is scairshealbh, as in díol na scairshealbh (the sale of the shareholdings).

What is the difference between scairsheilbh and scairshealbhóir?

Scairsheilbh is the shareholding itself, while scairshealbhóir is the shareholder, the person who owns the shares.

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